General Manager at Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya

Job Title: General Manager

Location: San Francisco, CA

Pay Range: $75000 - $85000 / annually

About Us:

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya is a locally owned Japanese-style ramen restaurant committed to authenticity and excellence. With over 19+ locations across four states, we are passionate about fostering growth for both our team and our business.

Position Overview: As the General Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of multi-unit restaurant operations. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, service excellence, and operational efficiency while fostering a positive work environment for our team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership: Lead and manage day-to-day restaurant operations, including staffing, inventory management, and quality control.
• Customer Experience: Ensure exceptional customer service standards are upheld to create a welcoming and memorable dining experience.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, cost control measures, and profitability analysis to drive financial success.
• Team Development: Recruit, train, and mentor team members to promote a culture of excellence, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Marketing and Promotions: Collaborate with marketing teams to develop promotions, events, and community engagement strategies.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in restaurant management, preferably in the hospitality or food industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to deliver outstanding results.
• Bilingual to Spanish or Cantonese preferred..
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers, staff, and vendors.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, P&L analysis, and cost management.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, health regulations, and compliance requirements.
• A passion for food and hospitality with a customer-centric approach.

NOTE: This position will require an initial 2-month travel assignment to Seattle, WA, after which the role will be based in San Francisco, CA.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Employee discounts and benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all employees and job applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status, or any other status protected by law. We strive to reflect the diverse constituencies that the organization serves.