Restaurant General Manager - SUSHISAMBA25077276 - #1703364

W Edinburgh is hiring a General Manager for SUSHISAMBA restaurant to join the team! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh. 

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotel’s work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

ABOUT W HOTELS

Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever. 

ABOUT SUSHISAMBA

SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavours, the finest ingredients and artful presentations.

As part of the new W Hotel in the vibrant St James Quarter and with stunning views over the Scottish capital, our Edinburgh restaurant is a welcome addition to our portfolio which includes locations such as Las Vegas, London, Dubai, Doha and Singapore.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the General Manager of SUSHISAMBA at W Edinburgh will have overall responsibility for directing the daily operation of the restaurant, its financial performance, guest satisfaction and all aspects of talent management.

Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel and the restaurant’s operations. We are looking for someone who is organised, driven and passionate!

As General Manager of SUSHISAMBA, key aspects of your role will include:

• Recruit and retain the best talent on the market
• Design and implement the restaurant’s policies and procedures
• Devise steps of service and train all staff accordingly
• Develop teamwork throughout your teams as they grow
• Be a W brand ambassador, ensuring the brand’s voice is present in your interactions with guests and talent
• Ensure compliance with all liquor laws and licensing
• Maintain food hygiene and sanitation standards
• Manage department budgets ensuring the maximization of profit whilst maintaining guest and employee satisfaction
• Work in collaboration with all heads of departments 

Our ideal General Manager of SUSHISAMBA is someone who has:

• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Natural leadership skills
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
• Sophisticated communication skills
• Previous experience working in high-end, high-volume restaurants
• At least six years of previous management experience
• A positive mindset
• A genuine passion for working in hospitality

In return for your hard work, we give you:

• World class training and development, including leadership development
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Bonus plan
• Enhanced holiday entitlement – starting at 31 days (including bank holidays) and increasing with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
• Discounts for your friends and family

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12-storey structure is the centerpiece of Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments. 

This W hotel helps redefine the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.

Built in 2023, this new W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites.  While staying here, guests benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply to be our Restaurant General Manager at SUSHISAMBA within W Edinburgh today!