Sakagura, an authentic Japanese izakaya-style restaurant near Grand Central in Midtown Manhattan established in 1996 is hiring for the MAITRE D’ / HOST / HOSTESS position.

SCHEDULING & COMPENSATION
-Average $150+/day pre-tax starting pay (applicants may potentially earn $200+/day in the future after training and initial assessment period that lasts a few weeks or more)
-Compensation will be adjusted +/- accordingly depending on experience, skill, and demonstrated knowledge
-Employee pay is distributed weekly via check (separate from cash tips)
-Must be available to work at least 4 days/week and maintain a FLEXIBLE schedule (i.e. must work at least 1 weekend shift - Sat or Sun - in addition to weekday shifts) as we may require staff to work additional days to keep up with the potential loosening of COVID-19 restrictions issued by New York State in the coming months
-Must be available to work shifts falling on the majority of U.S. national/federal and seasonal holidays

Qualifications

NECESSARY | HARD REQUIREMENTS
-Must have up-to-date legal status to work in the United States (i.e. SSN required)
-Minimum 1 year of experience working in a Japanese restaurant
-Must be able to handle both cash and credit card payments using our POS system and register
-Must have business-level English speaking ability
-Must have existing basic familiarity with and continued interest in learning Japanese customer service style/etiquette, food culture, ingredients, etc.
-Must be clean, tidy, and organized when working before, during, and after service and consistently maintain professional attire and personal hygiene according to our uniform policy
-Must be computer/technology literate and be able to use basic business software + troubleshoot standard tech issues
-Must accept FLEXIBILITY in job description (ex: maitre d’ staff may be asked to complete basic administrative office work using our computers and related paperwork) with proper discussion and negotiation with the management.


-- 2021-03-05 追記 --

**More specific job descriptions and day-to-day responsibilities will be explained further during the interview process and training periods**

PREFERRED | NOT REQUIRED
-Demonstrable Japanese conversational speaking ability (applicants do NOT have to be Japanese and native-level fluency is NOT required but would ideally be able to maintain communication with our customers)
-Wider knowledge and experience with Japanese cuisine, ingredients, food culture, history, and geography a plus
-NYC Food Protection certification (compensation may increase depending on applicant’s obtaining this certification in the future)

Sakagura is a busy establishment with high-quality ambience, service, food, clientele, teamwork, staff training and most importantly, high expectations. There are many workplace policies, rules, and systems included as part of staff training that disciplined and organized professionals may appreciate in their work environment and more inexperienced applicants may consider very meticulous. However, the compensation offered to hardworking Sakagura staff and the potential for future increases is commensurate with the level of dedication required and high expectations set by the management.

*Please note that we will be conducting all interviews in English to test overall communication ability*