Job Title: General Manager

Pay range: Range from $80,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year

Company: KIN Izakaya - Irvine, CA

** In-person interviews will be conducted at the Fountain Valley, CA

THE OPPORTUNITY

KIN Izakaya is an ambitious chef-driven Japanese eatery featuring a bold arrangement of innovative ramen, energetic small bites, and hand-crafted beverages that seeks to highlight the best of Japanese dining and the nuances of California culture!
We take pride in our exceptional customer service and it’s up to each of our team members to create the friendly atmosphere that our customers expect and enjoy. We have various opportunities to grow within the company and will provide the training you need to succeed. If our team sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to meet you! See more details below and apply today.

SCHEDULE

• Full-time Position
• Evening and night shift
• Weekend availability
• Holidays

BENEFITS

• 100% Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave accrue from your first day
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for advancement
• Free food (yes, really FREE)
• Team bonding/Company holiday events
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Referral program
• 401(k)

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Oversee and manage all areas of the store and make final decisions on matters of importance
• Work closely with Corporate office staff to ensure efficient delivery of services in the store
• Control the cost of labor through sales
• Manage the overall physical store
• Responsible for all financial related controls and security
• Strong communication skills, leadership, organizational, and knowledge of food and beverage
• Are performance-oriented and performance driven; understand performance expectations and are aware of performance results
• Recruit, interview, and hire team members, take disciplinary action, motivates and trains all staff
• Address and resolve guests’ and employees’ complaints
  Supervise daily shift operations and ensure compliance with all store policies, standards and procedures
• Operate all department equipment as necessary and report malfunctions
• Purchase appropriate supplies and manage inventories according to budget
• Supervise staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
• Open and close store shifts and ensures completion of assigned shift checklist and other duties
• Manage financial aspect of the restaurant to meet or exceed budgeted expectations
• Take part in developing strategies for better workplace efficiency and goal achievement
• Able to effectively plan, organize, and implement all daily operational routines and activities with the management team
• Able to serve as a role model and set a positive example for the entire team in all aspects of business and personnel practices
• Other additional tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in a full-service restaurant management position
• Certifications as required to comply with local, state and health codes (Manager ServSafe and Alcohol ServSafe mandatory)
• Ability to work a flexible full time schedule with long periods of time standing.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to perform well under pressure and high volume restaurant environment.
• Stable work experience with history of progression
• Reliable transportation
• Open availability
• A friendly, enthusiastic attitude
• Passion for helping and serving others (both customers and team members)
• Effective decision making and problem-solving skills

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

THE COMPANY

Kei Concepts is an Orange County based restaurant concept creation and management group with a roster that includes The LA Times recognized SUP Noodle Bar and NEP Cafe, Yelp Top 100’s acclaimed The Vox Kitchen, as well as foodies’ favorite brands including ROL, Gem Dining, Kin Izakaya, INI Ristorante and The Alley (Fountain Valley, Irvine, Las Vegas, and Hawaii).

Through the support of countless fans and foodies, Kei Concepts has revolutionized progressive Asian cuisine across Southern California with multiple brands spanning across different tastes and cultures.

If you are passionate about food and looking to help define the future of progressive Asian cuisine, look no further! Join our team today!

For more information, please visit our website at www.keiconcepts.info