Area Manager

Hana Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Group is seeking an Area Manager to oversee multiple sushi bars and Asian cuisine kiosks in local grocery stores. You will lead recruitment, training, daily operations, and data-driven decisions to ensure brand standards and customer satisfaction.

This role requires 5-7 years in food-related operations, strong leadership, and proficiency with Excel and BI tools. You will coordinate permits, manage schedules, and partner with corporate teams to improve store performance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of food-related experience and/or operational business management.
• 3-5 years of team leadership, ensuring a safe and dependable work space.
• Strong knowledge of food safety best practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

• On-site training and coaching in sales growth opportunities, daily operations, food safety, customer service and inventory management through technology.
• Review and understand daily sales data to drive growth by kiosk location using company tools.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards in partnership with DO and corporate teams.
• Regular operational store visits to ensure standards are met and staff well-being is maintained, including flexible hours.
• Recruit, train and maintain team members to meet staffing expectations via HR tech and data.

Skills

Leadership

Sales data analysis

Food safety

Operations management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Yoobic

Power BI

Adoria

HR systems

Job description

Description

The Area Manager (AM) is an operational role responsible for overseeing company sushi bars and Asian cuisine venues within local grocery stores and supermarkets. The AM is accountable for employee recruiting, training and leadership, daily kiosk operations, data driven decisions, food safety, customer service and inventory management. The AM is required to successfully communicate and lead a diverse group of employees while managing multiple responsibilities aligned to company goals and expectations.

Key Competencies

Effective communication, problem-solving, and customer service orientation are essential, along with the ability to analyze sales data and implement strategies for growth. Adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining brand consistency and quality are also critical.

Duties & Responsibilities

• On-site training and coaching in sales growth opportunities, daily operations, food safety, customer service and inventory management through technology, specifically Yoobic, Power BI and Adoria as well as HR systems
• Review and understand daily sales data to make savvy business decisions, driving sales and growth by kiosk location, utilizing company provided tools and resources
• Maintain company standards of food safety and quality of products, partnering with the DO and corporate teams to ensure the most current standards are in place
• Regular operational store visits and inspection to ensure company standards are met and maintained and ensure the well-being of kiosk team members are met to include weekend and evening hours
• Recruit, train and maintain team members to meet the staffing expectations per kiosk location through use of HR technology and operational data
• Lead and inspire staff to be excellent leaders and team players; maintain HR system information to ensure communication and timely pay and benefits as required by law
• Coordinate and maintain proper permits and licenses as required per location in partnership with corporate teams
• Effectively and professionally represent the company brand; consistent and transparent communication required to build customer relationships and to build strong business relationships with clients and employees; enforce company directed initiatives, operational policies, and procedures
• Enforce a clear understanding of the Company’s corporate mission, philosophy, and overall business operations; communicate optimism and confidence in the future direction of the company

This job posting describes the general duties and responsibilities for the position. Other duties as required may be assigned.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of food related experience and/or operational business management; bachelor’s degree is a plus
• 3-5 years of team leadership, ensuring a safe and dependable work space
• Must have a strong knowledge of food safety best practices and regulations and the ability to identify when out of compliance
• Must be organized and display keen attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs; willing to train others on company directed programs as required
• Ability to lead in company standards and best practices
• Goal oriented and results driven

Hana Group is an equal opportunity employer