General Manager

Step into leadership at one of Sydney’s most premium rooftop dining destinations. Perched elegantly above Cartier in the heart of the CBD, JŌJI is a refined Japanese rooftop restaurant and bar known for its elevated dining, premium cocktails, and world-class hospitality. With a team of circa 50 talented staff, JŌJI is a flagship venue within the Esca Group — a place where precision, creativity, and luxury hospitality come together. We are now looking for the best future General Manager to lead JŌJI into its next era. You’ll join as Restaurant Manager, with a clear, rapid development pathway to step into the General Manager role. This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of one of Sydney’s most exciting premium venues, backed by a strong leadership team and a company committed to your career. And with JŌJI’s built-in 5% gratuity system, you’ll enjoy consistently strong, reliable tips alongside a rewarding leadership role. We are flexible with the start date for the right candidate — if you’d like to finish out the silly season in your current role, no problem. A January start date can absolutely be considered. Why Join Esca? Esca is one of the country’s fastest-growing hospitality groups — but more importantly, it’s a group built on people, creativity, and real career progression. When you join Esca, you’re not just stepping into a job… you’re joining a culture that invests deeply in its leaders. Here’s what sets Esca apart: From structured development programs to hands‑on mentorship from senior operators, Esca is known for fast‑tracking talent. Many of our leaders have progressed quickly through the ranks — and this role is specifically designed to promote into General Manager. ⭐ A Culture That Cares Esca creates environments where people feel supported, respected, and excited to come to work. You’ll join a leadership team that values communication, collaboration, and genuine connection. ⭐ Premium Venues With Creative Freedom Every Esca venue has its own identity, story, and culinary direction. You’ll have the flexibility to shape JŌJI and bring your ideas to life — from guest experience to service standards and events. ⭐ Rewards You’ll Actually Feel Built-in 5% gratuity, meaning consistently strong weekly tips Paid day off for your birthday Flexible rosters across a 7‑day operation Access to training, workshops, leadership coaching, and cross‑venue exposure 40% discounts across all Esca venues Quarterly internal dining allowance ⭐ Join a Growing Family of Hospitality Professionals From chefs to designers to operators, Esca’s team is diverse, passionate, and highly skilled. You’ll be surrounded by people who care deeply about what they do — and who want to see you succeed. What You’ll Do As the future General Manager of JŌJI, you will: Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of ~50 hospitality professionals Elevate service standards and uphold JŌJI’s premium guest experience Oversee daily operations with confidence, clarity, and strong leadership Drive revenue, labour control, and venue performance Build a thriving culture centred on respect, growth, and excellence Work closely with the Executive Chef and Esca’s senior leadership Play a key role in evolving the future of the venue Who You Are A strong hospitality leader with experience in premium dining Confident managing large teams and complex operations Charismatic, calm under pressure, and solutions‑driven Passionate about Japanese cuisine, elevated service, and guest experience Ambitious and ready to step into a General Manager role quickly Motivated by growth, team culture, and delivering excellence If you’re ready to take the next step — to lead, grow, and make your mark on one of Sydney’s most premium venues — we want to hear from you. Apply now to become the next General Manager of JŌJI. Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years’ experience do you have as a general manager? Do you have serving experience within a fine dining restaurant? What’s the largest size team you have managed? How many years of business management experience do you have? What’s your expected annual base salary? #J-18808-Ljbffr