Restaurant General Manager

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom W Hotels Full time
Job Number
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location W Edinburgh, 1 St James Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

W Edinburgh is hiring its first General Manager of SUSHISAMBA restaurant to join the team We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh. 

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotel’s work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

ABOUT W HOTELS

Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever. 

ABOUT SUSHISAMBA

SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavours, the finest ingredients and artful presentations.

As part of the new W Hotel opening in the vibrant St James Quarter and with stunning views over the Scottish captial, our Edinburgh restaurant will be the latest beautiful restaurant to add to our current portfolio in Las Vegas, London, Dubai and Doha as well as planned openings in Bahrain and Riyadh. 

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

W Edinburgh will bring bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this -storey structure will be the centerpiece of Nuveen Real Estate’s Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments. 

This W hotel aims to help redefine the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it’ll fuse the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.

The new W hotel will accommodate guests across stylish guestrooms, including suites. While staying here, guests will benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property will be its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with -degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities planned are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SushiSamba, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2, sq ft of modern event space.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Beverage & Food, the General Manager of SUSHISAMBA at W Edinburgh will have overall responsibility for directing the daily operation of the restaurant, its financial performance, guest satisfaction and all aspects of talent management.

Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel and the restaurant’s operations and beyond. We are looking for someone who is organised, driven and passionate

As General Manager of SUSHISAMBA, key aspects of your role will include:

Recruit and retain the best talent on the market Design and implement the restaurant’s policies and procedures Devise steps of service and train all staff accordingly Develop teamwork throughout your teams as they grow Be a W brand ambassador, ensuring the brand’s voice is present in your interactions with guests and talent Ensure compliance with all liquor laws and licensing Maintain food hygiene and sanitation standards Manage department budgets ensuring the maximization of profit while maintaining guest and employee satisfaction Work in collaboration with all heads of departments to ensure a successful hotel opening and beyond

Our ideal General Manager of SUSHISAMBA is someone who has:

Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills Natural leadership skills Strong organization and multi-tasking skills Sophisticated communication skills Previous experience working in high-end, high-volume restaurants At least six years of previous management experience A positive mindset A genuine passion for working in hospitality

In return for your hard work, we give you:

World class training and development, including leadership development Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally) Bonus plan Enhanced holiday entitlement – starting at days (including bank holidays) and increasing with length of service Company pension scheme Private medical insurance Wellness and mental health programmes Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9, hotels all over the world Discounts for your friends and family

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.


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