Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager at Kanada-Ya

Salary, Permanent Contract, No Early Starts, Great work-life Balance

Kanada-Ya is an independent chain of award winning Ramen bars, so far spanning 4 countries.  We currently have 6 super busy locations here in the capital, each serving a delicious selection of Japanese delights.

Authenticity is at the heart of our menu and we import many of our ingredients from Japan to help us achieve the rich, deep and deeply loved flavours that we are famous for.

Our speciality Tonkotsu ramen boasts an 18-hour cooked pork bone broth, batch crafted with love using traditional techniques learned from the Motherland.  Added to this succulent, rich and flavourful broth are Hakata style wheat noodles, beautifully braised chashu pork belly and a superb selection of toppings all sourced from Japan.  Our bold bowls are much beloved by our regular diners and newcomers alike.

We are looking for fun and hard-working people to manage a quick service restaurant ensuring our guests receive a great experience.

What we offer & our benefits:

• Starting pay up to £32,000 plus tips.  Pay is every 2 weeks.

• Paid overtime.

• Private Healthcare scheme for you and your children.

• Employee Assistance Program offering access to counselling services along with experts in law, personal finance and family matters; a 24/7 365 helpline and an online health & well-being online app.

• CODE Hospitality Rewards: Discounts across thousands of restaurants and bars, gym memberships, hotels, meal kits, wine, produce, training, and many other rewards.

• Training and opportunities of career progression.

• Free team meals whilst on shift.

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).

• Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

• Legendary team parties.

• Optional pension scheme.

Working on shift with us you will:

• Lead by example and never compromise on quality or standards.

• Support the General Manager in ensuring the smooth running of service.

• Ensure the company’s Food Hygiene and Health and Safety procedures are strictly followed.

• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Take an interest in Japanese food & culture.

Once you’ve joined, if you then decide you’d like to develop your career with us, there are lots of opportunities – most of our General Managers joined us as Assistant Managers and they can earn well over £40k per annum.

To find out more about what we do please visit our website at www.kanada-ya.com.