Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
full benefits package
Stable, respected group with 25 years in business
Loyal neighborhood following
Two distinctive rooms sushi-driven and pub-forward
Ownership team invests in standards and growth
Job Description
Sushi on Post Oak (SOPO) and Ducky McShweeney's Pub are two well-established sister concepts that have built a strong reputation within their community. With over 25 years in business, this respected group offers two distinctive dining experiences: a sushi-driven restaurant and a pub-forward venue. Backed by an ownership team committed to investing in standards and growth, both locations enjoy a loyal neighborhood following that values quality, hospitality, and a vibrant atmosphere. These venues blend exceptional culinary offerings with a welcoming environment, fostering a true sense of community among their guests.
We are seeking a strong, floor-forward leader ... Show More
We are seeking a strong, floor-forward leader ... Show More
Job Requirements
- 3 to 5+ years leadership experience in high-volume restaurant settings
- proven ability to recruit, train, and develop management teams
- strong expertise in P&L, labor, and inventory management
- experience with wine, sake, beer, and cocktail program development
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- commitment to high service standards and hospitality excellence
- ability to work collaboratively with back-of-house and ownership teams
Job Qualifications
- 3 to 5+ years high-volume GM/AGM or multi-unit leadership (sushi/Japanese or strong beverage background is a plus)
- track record of building managers and stabilizing teams with clear standards
- mastery of P&L, labor, and inventory with data-driven decision making
- wine/sake program experience training, pricing, and sales enablement
- community-minded operator who loves the floor, the guests, and the details
Job Duties
- Build leaders: recruit, train, and develop managers and shift leads
- institute a coaching cadence, performance feedback, and a ready MIT pipeline
- own service standards: define, teach, and enforce steps of service (greeting, timing, table touch cadence, recovery playbook)
- run daily lineups and audits
- be on the floor: visible host presence during peak, reading the room, supporting sushi pass and bar, modeling guest engagement and pace
- run the numbers: own P&L, labor, and COGS
- set pars, manage inventory, and drive weekly forecasting with Toast, Homebase, OpenTable, and BevSpot (or equivalents)
- grow sales: build neighborhood relationships, execute features/LTOs and events, and use PMIX + PPA tactics to lift check averages and traffic
- drive the wine program: curate, price, and train sake/wine/beer/cocktail mix
- implement by-the-glass strategy, staff education, and upsell tools
- mentor the team: act as the steady, supportive leader with clear standards, fair accountability, and professional growth for every position
- partner with BOH: align with chefs on quality, timing, and menu changes
- close the loop on guest feedback and 86s
- report to ownership: deliver crisp weekly metrics, action plans, and business cases
- align on brand standards and business development opportunities
- protect the house: maintain health/TABC compliance, cash-handling controls, and comps/voids discipline
- keep both venues audit-ready
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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