Saaya is a Mediterranean Restaurant and Lounge merging experiential hospitality and a playful refuge from the ordinary. Inside, the exotic and familiar await you—an air of invitation, a seductive vibe. Lined by private booths, lit by live performance, in the passing perfume of a roiling hookah; it’s a chic escape for friends and lovers. Our menu is influenced by the Mediterranean—serving mezze, tapas and toast-worthy tonics; in any language, it’s utter indulgence.

We are looking for a Restaurant Assistant Manager to ensure all daily activities run smoothly and efficiently.

Restaurant Assistant Manager responsibilities include ordering kitchen utensils and equipment based on our needs, managing contracts and payroll and supervising restaurant staff performance. To be successful in this role, you should be familiar with restaurant operations and have a good understanding of what makes great customer service. You should also be available to work within opening hours, including weekends and holidays.

Ultimately, you will help minimize operating costs, boost our employee retention and deliver a positive dining experience for our guests.

Job Duties

• Research new wholesale food suppliers and negotiate prices

• Calculate future needs in kitchenware and equipment and place orders, as needed

• Manage and store vendors’ contracts and invoices

• Coordinate communication between front of the house and back of the house staff

• Prepare shift schedules

• Process payroll for all restaurant staff

• Supervise kitchen and wait staff and provide assistance, as needed

• Keep detailed records of daily, weekly and monthly costs and revenues

• Arrange for new employees’ proper onboarding (scheduling trainings and ordering uniforms)

• Monitor compliance with safety and hygiene regulations

• Gather guests’ feedback and recommend improvements to our menus

Working at Saaya

• Health insurance