Assistant Restaurant Manager for Happyfoods Group of Restaurants
Happyfoods Group of Restaurants is the visionary team behind some of the Philippines' most celebrated Korean dining concepts. As the Master Franchisee of the award-winning Sariwon Korean Barbecue—a mainstay in Philippine Tatler Dining's Best Restaurants Guide since 2013—we have successfully expanded our portfolio with the modern Soban K-Town Grill and the unlimited concept Sibyullee.
Continuing our growth in 2025, we introduced Samsam Chikin Korean Café + Kitchen at Greenbelt 3 and the premium grilling experience Sogeum by Soban at Opus Mall, Bridgetowne. We are currently looking for a dynamic Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead our high-performing team and uphold our mission of providing exceptional dining experiences.
Job Overview
The Assistant Restaurant Manager is the Restaurant Manager's vital partner in delivering an exceptional and memorable dining experience. You will serve as a leader on the floor, performing Shift Manager functions while supervising daily operations to maintain an inviting restaurant environment.
Track 1: Assistant Restaurant Manager 1 (Kitchen Operations)- Focus: Ensures an effective, efficient, safe, and sanitary Kitchen operation at all times.
- Training: Responsible for the orientation, training, and certification of kitchen staff to meet high skill and knowledge standards.
- Quality Control: Guarantees food quality and safety standards are strictly followed.
- Application: Candidates may apply for either track based on their preference and experience.
- Focus: Ensures effective, efficient, safe, and sanitary Dining/Front-of-House operations.
- Training: Orients, trains, and certifies dining staff to provide world-class service.
- Customer Experience: Manages the "inviting and welcoming" atmosphere of the restaurant floor.
- Education: Bachelor's/College Degree in Hospitality/Tourism/Hotel Management, Food & Beverage Services Management, Business Administration, Food Technology, Nutrition, or equivalent.
- Experience: At least 3 years of working experience in a related field (Assistant Manager/Manager) specializing in Food/Beverage/Restaurant Service.
- Supervisory Experience: Experience in any supervisory role within the restaurant industry is acceptable for the 3-year requirement.
- Skills: Strong leadership, multitasking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Makati: Greenbelt 3, One Ayala
- Pasig: Ayala Malls the 30th
- Manila: Robinsons Place Manila
- Deployment Requirement: Candidates must be available for deployment to any of the listed locations as required by business needs.
- Health & Security: Accident Insurance from day one and 100% employer-paid HMO upon regularization.
- Remuneration: Competitive salary plus tip sharing and performance-based incentives (cash & GCs).
- Work-Life Perks: Daily duty meals across all brands (Sariwon, Soban, Sibyullee, Samsam, and Sogeum).
- Uniforms: 3 complete sets provided after 3 months, with a fresh supply issued annually.
- Growth: A supportive environment focused on career development and annual team-building events.