StripSteak is a modern American steakhouse combined with a unique blend of Asian influence and signature Chef Michael Mina flair. An inventive, and highly curated menu offers guests the best seafood and signature cuts of premium beef, as well as classic Chef Mina favorites. Located on the 3rd floor Grand Lanai in the International Market Place in Waikiki, StripSteak offers sizzling satisfaction and upscale respite after a day in paradise. The seasonally driven menu highlights the finest in local ingredients, signature sides and eclectic wines and spirits, all combined with attentive service and genuine hospitality.

About the Role:

As the Assistant General Manager: Restaurant, Revenue & Events at StripSteak, you are a strategic hospitality leader responsible for supporting all aspects of restaurant operations while driving private dining revenue, guest engagement, and financial performance.

In partnership with the General Manager and Executive Chef, you will help lead the dining room, oversee labor and administrative systems, support financial reporting, and collaborate with the Events and Marketing teams to grow revenue through private dining, VIP engagement, and on-brand activations.

This role blends operational leadership with commercial accountability. You will maintain a strong floor presence while contributing to sales growth, cost control, employee development, compliance, and elevated guest experiences consistent with Mina Group standards.

What You’ll Do

Restaurant Operations & Service Leadership

• Support daily dining room operations and uphold Mina Group service standards.

• Maintain a strong and visible floor presence during service, coaching and developing team members in real time.

• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate VIP notes, service priorities, and business updates.

• Oversee Hosts, Captains, and FOH leaders to ensure seamless guest flow and hospitality excellence.

• Continuously improve operational effectiveness, service quality, and employee engagement.

Revenue Growth, Events & VIP Engagement

• Partner with the Events Department to proactively drive private dining and buyout revenue.

• Conduct site tours, client meetings, and walkthroughs for prospective private event guests.

• Serve as on-site lead during private events to ensure flawless execution and guest satisfaction.

• Cultivate relationships with VIP and high-profile guests to drive repeat business and referrals.

• Maintain an active pipeline of private dining leads and track performance metrics.

• Collaborate with Marketing and PR to promote special events and revenue-driving programming.

Financial & Labor Management

• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly financial reporting, including P&L participation.

• Monitor labor performance and ensure scheduling aligns with budgeted targets.

• Audit payroll and labor reports; ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Identify opportunities to improve revenue, manage costs, and increase profitability.

HR, Talent & Culture

• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and employee development initiatives.

• Administer corrective action in alignment with Mina Group policies.

• Serve as liaison with Human Resources to ensure compliance and best practices.

• Foster a culture rooted in accountability, mentorship, and hospitality excellence.

• Actively support internal promotion and career pathing within the FOH team.

Administrative & Systems Oversight

• Maintain operational reporting, office organization, and compliance documentation.

• Ensure menus (including private dining menus) are formatted, accurate, and updated.

• Support POS, reservation systems, and IT troubleshooting in coordination with corporate partners.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and great benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees

• 401K with 3% company match

• Bonus programs

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Delicious daily family meal

• Up to 50% meal discount at Mina Group restaurants

• Flexible schedules

• Fun, dynamic, and innovative atmosphere

• Career advancement opportunities and progressive development plans

Our Ideal Candidate is:

You are a detail-oriented, hands-on hospitality leader who thrives in a fine dining, high-performance environment. You are equally comfortable mentoring a captain on the floor as you are reviewing labor data or closing an event.

You adapt quickly, communicate clearly, and lead with professionalism and emotional intelligence. You understand that exceptional guest experiences and strong financial results go hand-in-hand.

You bring:

• A strong foundation in luxury service standards (Michelin-level experience preferred)

• Confidence in guest recovery and VIP engagement

• Financial acumen and comfort analyzing reporting

• A mentorship mindset and commitment to developing future leaders

• A polished, professional presence consistent with a high-end steakhouse environment

What you bring to the table:

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills

• Gracious spirit of hospitality

• Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity

• Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of food and service education

• Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team

Professional Attributes

• Advanced knowledge of Food and Wine. Level 1 Somm certification a big+

• Knowledge of financial reporting and ability to analyze data

• Have a strong eye towards development both personal and for your team

• Desire to teach and mentor both your staff and interns

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a fine dining, high-volume restaurant

• Minimum 1 year in a leadership role

• Hospitality degree preferred

• Advanced knowledge of food & wine (Level 1 Somm certification a plus)

• Working knowledge of HR practices and labor law

• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

• Ability to work 40+ hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation:

• $80,000-$90,000 annually + Commission on Event Sales

The Mina Group, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and other aspects of employment, please contact Mina Group Human Resources by emailing hrsupport@minagroup.net.