Leading Nation HK Limited Hiring! Full Time The Hawk - Aster - Restaurant Manager in Hong Kong - Ricebowl

About Us

At Leading Nation, we’re redefining modern hospitality through visionary concepts and exceptional guest experiences. Headquartered in Hong Kong, we curate and operate a growing portfolio of award-winning restaurants, bars, and private clubs across Asia — each with its own distinct identity yet united by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation.

Our celebrated portfolio includes The Diplomat, honored among Asia’s 50 Best Bars; Two-Michelin Star, Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic, helmed by the world’s most decorated chef with an extraordinary 10 Michelin Stars; The Merchants, recognised by Tatler Dining for its refined modern Asian cuisine also Michelin mentioned; Sushi Mamoru, an intimate omakase experience led by masterful Japanese craftsmanship; the acclaimed Torikaze deemed as the hardest seats to secure in Japan; and WAGYUMAFIA, a cult-favorite global sensation that has turned Wagyu into a modern icon. Our multi-location brands — Morty’s, Mashi no Mashi (Wagyu Ramen), and Elephant Grounds (Lifestyle Specialty Coffee) — continue to champion craftsmanship, community, and creativity across the region.

Anchoring our portfolio is Forty-Five at Landmark, a three-story, 20,000-square-foot destination redefining the intersection of art, design, and gastronomy in the heart of Hong Kong. With regional expansions such as the soon-to-launch Elephant Grounds Singapore, Leading Nation continues to set new benchmarks for world-class hospitality across Asia.

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We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead the floor team and deliver consistently excellent hospitality at The Hawk & Aster. You will own the guest experience, drive operational standards, and work closely with the kitchen and support teams to keep the restaurant running smoothly and profitably.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate the front-of-house team to deliver warm, polished and efficient service across all dayparts.

• Oversee daily operations including reservations, seating, floor flow, and guest recovery.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and ambiance in line with the brand.

• Manage staff scheduling, training, performance and development.

• Control costs (labour, wastage, inventory) and support achievement of revenue and profitability targets.

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, licensing and company policies.

• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef and central teams on menu execution, promotions and guest feedback.

• Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally and proactively.

• Support inventory, cash handling, reporting and administrative duties as required.

  
  

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Manager in a busy full-service restaurant, café or brasserie (Hong Kong experience preferred).

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and retaining high-performing teams.

• Excellent guest-facing communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Solid understanding of P&L, cost control and operational KPIs.

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

• Passion for hospitality, attention to detail, and a calm, professional presence under pressure.

• Fluency in English and Cantonese (Mandarin an advantage).
  
  

Benefits:

• 8 rest days per month (after probation)

• Annual leave & Statutory holidays

• Marriage leaves, Maternity leave, Paternity leave, Compassionate leave, etc

• Meal allowance

• Monthly Card Tips

• Medical allowance

• Staff discount

• Performance-based Salary Review

• Friendly working environment

• On the job training

• Excellent Career Exposure

  
  

Interested parties please send your full resume including PRESENT & EXPECTED salary and DATE of available to "HR & Admin. Dept." by clicking Apply Now below.

The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the Group / Company.