Assistant General Manager (AGM) - Opportunity to grow into General Manager

Akai is seeking a passionate and driven Assistant General Manager to join our leadership team and help shape the future of one of Brussels’ most respected and dynamic restaurants. This is a unique opportunity to grow into the General Manager role in a high-quality, forward-thinking hospitality environment.

• Support daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Lead, train, and motivate the team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Manage reservations, events, and VIP guest relations.
• Handle guest concerns with professionalism and care.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Uphold high standards of service, cleanliness, and team culture.

Core skills

• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.
• Experience in managing day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Skilled in handling guest complaints professionally and effectively.
• Ability to create a memorable guest experience.
• Experience managing reservations, VIP guests, and events.

Bonus skills

• Experience in high-end restaurant.
• No experience in festive restaurant.
• Knowledge in wines and/or cocktails.
• Knowledge in Japanese cuisine.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in a management or supervisory role in a restaurant (fine dining or high-end casual preferred).
• Fluency in English and either French or Dutch.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Solid knowledge of restaurant operations, guest service, and staff control (rota and cost)
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and empathy in leadership.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards in service, cleanliness, and team culture.

What we offer at Akai

• ⁠A dynamic, high-quality work environment in a respected, successful and growing restaurant known for bringing fresh aire to the hospitality market in Belgium.
• Competitive salary & bonus potential based on experience and performance-related incentives.
• Opportunities for growth and to evolve into a General Manager.
• Fair work scheduling practices with consecutive days off whenever possible.
• Creative input & autonomy to bring and implement new ideas and leadership will be valued.