Restaurant Manager

Full-Time, Exempt

We are dedicated to bringing the rich flavors and traditions of Japan to the local community. We will be opening up several Japanese food establishments in the near future and are seeking experienced Restaurant Managers to oversee daily restaurant operations, lead staff, and maintain high standards for service, food quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong restaurant management experience and a background in start-ups, new openings, restructuring, or improving existing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure smooth service.
• Hire, train, supervise, and coach restaurant staff.
• Create and manage weekly schedules for approximately 10–30 restaurant employees, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and coverage.
• Maintain standards for customer service, food quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Handle customer concerns and resolve issues appropriately.
• Ensure opening, closing, and daily operating procedures are followed.
• Coordinate effectively between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.

Inventory & Cost Control

• Oversee ordering, receiving, inventory, and storage.
• Monitor food and labor costs and identify areas for improvement.
• Work with vendors and suppliers as needed.

Systems & Administration

• Operate and oversee POS systems, including Toast/Square.
• Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures.
• Manage staffing and labor needs.
• Monitor sales and operational performance and report to ownership/management.
• Ensure compliance with health, food safety, and workplace regulations.
• Assist with new menu items, promotions, events, and other projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant industry and management experience.
• Experience with restaurant start-ups, new openings, restructuring, or operational improvement strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Toast and/or Square experience preferred.
• MarginEdge experience is a plus.
• Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required.
• English Upper-Intermediate proficiency required (CEFR B2 equivalent or higher).
• Japanese and/or Spanish language ability is preferred.
• Must have availability to work weekends.
• Ability to work evenings and holidays as needed.

Pay: From $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person