Position: Area Manager / Assistant Manager
Location: Southern California (Torrance or San Diego)
Industry: Japanese Restaurant Franchise
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Around $90,000/year (DOE)
Travel: Frequent domestic travel required; relocation may be required in the future
Position Summary
Our client, a rapidly growing Japanese restaurant franchise, is seeking an Area Manager / Assistant Manager to oversee multiple restaurant locations and support the company's nationwide expansion.
This role is ideal for an experienced restaurant leader who enjoys coaching managers, improving operations, and driving business performance. The successful candidate will manage approximately five locations while working closely with General Managers and executive leadership to ensure operational excellence and consistent customer satisfaction.
This position offers a clear career path toward a General Manager or senior leadership role as the company continues to expand throughout the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Oversee the operations and performance of approximately 5 restaurant locations
- Coach, support, and develop General Managers and Store Managers
- Monitor sales, profitability, labor, food costs, and overall business performance
- Ensure consistent operational standards and customer service across all locations
Leadership & Business Development
- Identify operational challenges and implement process improvements
- Support new store openings and expansion projects
- Assist with franchise (FC) operations and support as needed
- Work closely with executive management on strategic initiatives and business growth
Team Development
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop future restaurant leaders
- Foster a positive, high-performance culture throughout the organization
- Ensure compliance with company policies and operational standards
Qualifications
Required
- Restaurant management experience required
- Experience managing multiple locations strongly preferred
- Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills
- Ability to analyze business performance and improve operations
- Willingness to travel frequently
- Flexible to relocate in the future if business needs require
- Valid driver's license
Preferred
- Experience with Japanese restaurants or Asian restaurant concepts
- Experience supporting franchise operations
- Japanese language skills are a plus but not required
Ideal Candidate
- Hands-on leader who enjoys supporting and developing restaurant teams
- Flexible and open to relocation or travel as the company expands
- Career-oriented and interested in growing into a General Manager or senior leadership position
- Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment
Additional Information
- Future opportunities may include relocation or travel to locations such as Canada, Arizona, Washington, Nevada, and other expansion markets.
- E-2 visa sponsorship may be considered for qualified candidates.
