Growth-Minded Assistant Restaurant Manager

Gyukaku; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Tustin, California, is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our management team. This full-time role leads hourly staff, drives guest satisfaction, and upholds high standards of hospitality in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, effective communication, and a track record of achieving operational and financial goals while maintaining compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• At least two years of progressive restaurant management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant environment preferred.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Restaurant Management, Business, or a related field is a plus.
• Strong leadership, coaching, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent guest-service skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive preferred.
• Experience with Toast POS or a comparable restaurant POS system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise hourly team members during assigned shifts.
• Train, coach, and develop FOH and BOH team members in accordance with company standards.
• Provide onboarding and training for new hires.
• Address attendance, performance, conduct, and policy-compliance issues appropriately and consistently.
• Provide input and recommendations regarding hiring, employee performance, disciplinary action, advancement, and other employment decisions.
• Manage the performance of assigned team members and assume restaurant leadership responsibilities in the absence of the General Manager.
• Communicate company standards, operational priorities, and expectations during pre-shift meetings.
• Foster positive employee morale, teamwork, accountability, and professional communication.
• Maintain an effective working relationship between FOH and BOH teams.
• Work collaboratively with the General Manager and other members of the management team.
• Provide operational support during peak periods as necessary while maintaining overall management and supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Guest-service skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality/Restaurant Management/Business or related field

Tools

Toast POS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Drive

Job description

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Tustin, California, is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our management team. This full-time role leads hourly staff, drives guest satisfaction, and upholds high standards of hospitality in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, effective communication, and a track record of achieving operational and financial goals while maintaining compliance with company policies.