Nagaiki Supervisor

**Overview**
Nagaiki is a soon-to-open Japanese restaurant in West Edmonton Mall, specializing in **Abura Soba**—a unique style of ramen served without broth. Instead, springy noodles are tossed with a flavorful sauce and topped with fresh ingredients, offering a lighter yet deeply satisfying alternative to traditional ramen.

**Responsibilities**
- Lead and supervise daily kitchen and dining operations to ensure smooth service and high standards.
- Train, coach, and mentor staff, including kitchen helpers and dishwashers.
- Monitor food preparation, presentation, and quality to maintain consistency and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards at all times.
- Assist with scheduling, shift management, and staff performance tracking.
- Handle customer inquiries or concerns professionally and promptly.
- Collaborate with management to implement operational improvements and maintain efficient workflow.
- Manage inventory, order supplies as needed, and report shortages or issues.

**Qualifications**
- Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a restaurant setting.
- Experience in a **Japanese restaurant** or with Japanese cuisine is highly preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and solve problems quickly.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Positive, professional attitude with a commitment to excellent hospitality.

**Why Join Us?**
As a Supervisor at Nagaiki, you’ll play a key role in shaping the team and the guest experience from day one. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a motivated team, maintain high-quality standards, and be part of introducing authentic Abura Soba to Edmonton.

Pay: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- Are you available to work full-time (30-44 hours per week)?

Work Location: In person