Restaurant Area Manager

Japanese Fast Casual Restaurant Area Manager — Fast-growing Japanese QSR

Help us expand the future of healthy, Japanese-inspired food.

Onigilly is a fast-growing, Bay Area-based brand on a mission to bring healthy and handy Japanese food to everyone—starting with our popular onigiri rice balls. We currently operate 6 locations and are opening several more this summer.

We’re looking for a hands-on, passionate Area Manager to support our store teams, drive performance, and maintain our high standards across multiple locations.

$90,000 - $100,000 yearly

• Lead and inspire store teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences at each location.
• Ensure consistent implementation of operational standards across all restaurants, maintaining our brand's high quality.
• Collaborate with store managers to develop and execute strategies that drive sales and increase profitability.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and continuous learning, encouraging staff to reach their full potential.
• Oversee inventory management to optimize stock levels and reduce waste, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with marketing teams to implement local promotions and community engagement initiatives that boost brand visibility and customer loyalty in the area.

• Experience in managing multiple retail or restaurant locations, ensuring consistent quality and performance.
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor sales data and identify growth opportunities.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and standards to maintain high-quality operations.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with store managers and marketing teams.
• Ability to develop and implement operational strategies that drive efficiency and reduce waste.

Founded in 2008, Onigilly began with a single food cart and a mission to make "onigiri," Japan's soul food, a part of America's everyday diet.

"Revolutionizing American snacking with healthy, delicious, and convenient onigiri!"

We are passionate about introducing the healthy and vibrant tradition of Japanese onigiri to the American market. Our goal is to foster a culture of better eating habits by making delicious, nutritious, and convenient food accessible to everyone.