Assistant Area Manager

Triup, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Triup, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking an experienced Assistant Area Manager to support operations and performance across multiple restaurant locations. You will guide Store Managers, monitor P&L and costs, and help implement strategic initiatives to grow sales and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, Japanese restaurant experience, and frequent travel between locations, with a focus on optimizing operations and profitability.

Qualifications

• Professional experience working in a Japanese restaurant.
• 3+ years of Area Management experience in the restaurant industry.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Strong multi-unit restaurant operations experience.
• Experience managing and developing Store Managers.
• Knowledge of restaurant P&L, labor management, inventory, and food cost control.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel frequently between restaurant locations.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall performance and operations of multiple restaurant locations.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Store Managers.
• Ensure high standards of guest service and restaurant operations.
• Monitor labor scheduling, inventory management, food costs, and restaurant P&L.
• Review operational reports to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with senior management to develop and implement operational solutions.
• Ensure company operational plans and standards are properly implemented across locations.
• Track expenses against budgets and analyze variances.
• Coach and develop Store Managers and support succession planning.
• Develop area-level strategic and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

P&L understanding

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

A growing Japanese restaurant company is seeking an experienced Assistant Area Manager to support the operations and performance of multiple restaurant locations.

This position is responsible for supporting restaurant operations, P&L performance, facility management, marketing, inventory and food cost control, and the development of Store Managers.

The ideal candidate has strong multi-unit restaurant management experience and professional experience working in a Japanese restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations

• Support the overall performance and operations of multiple restaurant locations
• Provide guidance and leadership to Store Managers
• Ensure high standards of guest service and restaurant operations
• Monitor labor scheduling, inventory management, food costs, and restaurant P&L
• Review operational reports to identify issues and opportunities for improvement
• Work with senior management to develop and implement operational solutions
• Ensure company operational plans and standards are properly implemented across assigned locations

Financial & Performance Management

• Support management of Area P&L
• Track expenses against annual budgets
• Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions
• Monitor food costs, labor costs, inventory, and other operating expenses
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability

Store Manager Development

• Coach and develop Store Managers
• Establish performance and professional development goals
• Support Store Managers with recruiting, employee development, performance management, and retention
• Hire, train, and develop Store Managers
• Support succession planning for future management needs
• Address performance issues and provide ongoing coaching
• Help Store Managers resolve employee relations and operational issues

Strategic Planning & Marketing

• Support area-level strategic and operational planning
• Develop short-term initiatives to increase sales and transactions
• Assist with local restaurant marketing strategies
• Communicate company objectives to Store Managers
• Align restaurant-level goals with broader business objectives

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Support safety, security, cash handling, and loss-prevention standards
• Conduct regular compliance and operational audits
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards
• Escalate irregular operational issues to senior management as appropriate

Qualifications

Required

• Professional experience working in a Japanese restaurant
• 3+ years of Area Management experience in the restaurant industry
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Strong multi-unit restaurant operations experience
• Experience managing and developing Store Managers
• Knowledge of restaurant P&L, labor management, inventory, and food cost control
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel frequently between restaurant locations

Work Environment & Travel

• Restaurant and office work environment
• Frequent local travel
• Occasional domestic overnight travel
• No international travel expected
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.