Manager- Temple City, CA Location

Kijung Hospitality Group; Temple City (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k after 90 days of employment

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kijung Hospitality Group operates Ahgassi Gopchang and Baekjeong Korean BBQ, renowned for authentic Korean flavors. The Assistant Manager drives daily restaurant operations, ensures service standards, and leads a team to deliver memorable dining experiences in a fast-paced environment.

They oversee staffing, training, quality control, and compliance with health and safety rules, while supporting guest satisfaction and loyalty across multiple locations in California and beyond.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Foodservice Management Certification preferred.
• 2-4 years leadership experience in fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• 2-5 years leadership in a full-service restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Proper operations of the restaurant, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Follow and maintain steps of service to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Create and manage staff schedules to optimize coverage and minimize labor costs.
• Ensure food quality meets established standards and guest expectations.
• Enforce health and food safety standards and regulations.
• Recruit, hire, and train new employees to build a strong team.
• Monitor employee performance and provide feedback for improvement.
• Coach and develop employees to enhance their skills and career growth.
• Address and resolve guest complaints to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Enforce company policies and procedures for consistency and compliance.
• Handle money accurately, including cash management and reconciliation.
• Conduct inventory counts, place orders, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Restaurant Manager or senior leadership.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Foodservice Management Certification

Job description

Company Description Kijung Hospitality Group is dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences that leave guests feeling fulfilled, enriched, and happy. Through its restaurant brands, Ahgassi Gopchang and Baekjeong Korean BBQ, the group showcases rich, traditional Korean culinary flavors enhanced with modern touches. Baekjeong has become a landmark destination in Los Angeles’ Koreatown, attracting local and international guests, celebrity chefs, and entertainers seeking authentic Korean barbecue. Known for serving high-quality beef and pork cuts cooked on signature tabletop grills with a variety of Korean side dishes, the brand emphasizes the key elements of Korean barbecue culture. With multiple locations across Los Angeles, Orange County, Northern California, Washington, and New York, Kijung Hospitality Group continues to grow and share Korean cuisine with a wide audience.

Description

Job Purpose:

- The Assistant Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the restaurant. They ensure compliance and company standards are maintained, as well as direct staff to ensure that guests have a great dining experience.

Key Responsibilities:

- Proper operations of the restaurant, ensuring smooth and efficient service.

- Following and maintaining steps of service to ensure guest satisfaction.

- Creating and managing staff schedules to optimize coverage and minimize labor costs.

- Ensuring food quality meets established standards and guest expectations.

- Enforcing health and food safety standards and regulations to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.

- Recruiting, hiring, and training new employees to build a strong and capable team.

- Monitoring employee performance and providing feedback for improvement.

- Coaching and developing employees to enhance their skills and career growth.

- Addressing and resolving guest complaints to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

- Enforcing company policies and procedures to maintain consistency and compliance.

- Handling money accurately and responsibly, including cash management and reconciliation.

- Conducting inventory counts, placing orders, and reconciling discrepancies to maintain adequate stock levels.

- Performing other duties as assigned by the Restaurant Manager or other senior leadership.

Benefits Overview

All employees are offered medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, disability, hospital, and accident insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company 401k plan after 90 days of employment. Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked with a carryover cap of 80 hours.

Qualifications

Required Education:

- High School diploma or GED

- Foodservice Management Certification

Required Experience:

- 2-4 years leadership experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience:

- 2-5 years leadership experience in a full-service restaurant setting

- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations

Required Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to lift/move objects up to 40 pounds

- Proven problem-solving skills

- Strong organizational and planning skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment

- Ability to multi-task effectively

- Ability to work varied schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays