General Manager – Umami Restaurant
Umami | Brant County, ON
Umami is a new, fine-dining inspired Asian cuisine restaurant opening in Brant County ON. We are building something special from the ground up and are looking for a hands-on, experienced General Manager to join our founding team and help shape the structure, culture, and success of the restaurant from day one.
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated hospitality leader who wants more than just a job, someone who wants to build, lead, and grow a restaurant into a local favourite.
About the Role
As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall daily operations, team leadership, organization, and guest experience at Umami. You will work closely with the owner and head chef and play a key role in creating strong systems, a positive team culture, and exceptional service standards across all areas of the restaurant.
You will oversee a team of 4–5 staff and ensure the restaurant runs efficiently, professionally, and profitably.
Key Responsibilities
- Full staff management: hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management
- Creating structure, systems, and organization within daily operations
- Inventory management and ordering
- Managing food and labour costs
- Maintaining a strong presence on the floor to support staff and guests
- Handling customer service issues and guest experience standards
- Training and mentoring team members
- Assisting with social media presence and local marketing efforts
- Coordinating special events and service flow
- Reporting directly to the owner on operations and performance
- Actively communicating with Head Chef for a balanced, smooth restaurant/kitchen operation
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience (GM experience preferred)
- Secondary School or Post-Secondary school credentials
- Experience in fine dining or upscale restaurant environments is an asset
- A hands-on leader who leads by example
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude and ability to build a strong team culture
- Someone who thrives in building systems and bringing structure to a growing restaurant
- Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences
Why Join Umami?
At Umami, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining the founding team of a fresh, diverse Asian cuisine restaurant with real opportunity to grow.
As a new concept in the area, Umami offers the chance to be part of building something from the ground up, where your ideas, passion, and leadership truly make a difference. You’ll work in a dynamic, creative environment that values teamwork, culture, and quality, while helping shape a restaurant with exciting potential to become a local favourite.
Compensation
- Salary: $55,000 - $70,000yr
- Opportunity to grow with the restaurant as it expands
If you are a motivated hospitality leader ready to build, organize, and lead something special, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
