Restaurant Operations Manager / Hands-On Kitchen Manager

Restaurant Operations Manager / Hands-On Kitchen Manager

Orlando, FL

We are an Orlando-based restaurant group looking for an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to oversee two restaurant locations.

We are looking for someone with strong Japanese restaurant and kitchen experience who can cook, work directly alongside the team, train employees, and take responsibility for day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of two restaurant locations
• Work directly in the kitchen and cook as needed
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, portioning, and presentation
• Train and supervise kitchen and front-of-house staff
• Assist with hiring, scheduling, and employee management
• Manage labor and food costs
• Manage inventory, ordering, and waste
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety standards
• Support the team during busy service periods
• Resolve day-to-day operational issues
• Monitor sales and overall store performance
• Communicate regularly with ownership regarding staffing and operations

Requirements

• Strong Japanese restaurant or Japanese cuisine experience is required
• Must have hands-on commercial kitchen experience
• Must be comfortable cooking and working directly on the line
• Strong understanding of Japanese kitchen workflow, food preparation, and quality control
• Restaurant management, kitchen management, or supervisory experience required
• 3+ years of relevant restaurant experience preferred
• Experience training and managing employees
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively with employees in English

Preferred Experience

• Japanese curry, udon, donburi, katsu, fried foods, or similar Japanese fast-casual menu experience
• Experience operating high-volume restaurant or food court locations
• Korean/English bilingual ability is a plus, but not required

Employment Type
Full-Time

Compensation
Competitive compensation based on experience.

Visa Sponsorship
Employment visa sponsorship may be considered for qualified candidates.

We are specifically looking for someone with meaningful Japanese restaurant experience who understands both kitchen operations and restaurant management.

Please apply with your resume and include a brief summary of your Japanese restaurant or Japanese cuisine experience.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person