General Manager - Hiring Immediately

Yoshinoya is a renowned fast-casual Japanese restaurant chain known for its commitment to quality food, excellent customer service, and efficient restaurant operations. With a global presence, Yoshinoya prides itself on delivering fresh, authentic Japanese dishes in a welcoming environment. The company focuses on fostering a strong team-oriented culture and encourages continuous development and training for all employees to uphold its brand standards and customer satisfaction.

The General Manager role at Yoshinoya is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing the daily operations of an assigned restaurant. This role requires a hands-on manager who is cross-trained in every restaurant position including food preparation, cooking, plating, cashiering, and guest relations. The General Manager ensures that all operations adhere to the company's established policies, safety protocols, and quality standards while promoting a positive and productive work environment. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $25 to $32 and is enhanced by a comprehensive benefits package including accrued paid time off, company holidays, floating holidays, complimentary meals during shifts, and medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance coverage. Additionally, the role includes a 401K retirement plan with up to a 3% company match and emphasizes low premium costs for health benefits.

In this role, the General Manager will lead by example, actively participating in daily food preparation and other operational tasks while guiding and supervising the team to maintain high standards of service and cleanliness. A critical aspect of the position involves staff management including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions when necessary. The General Manager is accountable for inventory control, ordering supplies, scheduling the team efficiently to meet business needs while controlling labor costs, and ensuring rigorous cash handling procedures. Safety in the workplace is a top priority, requiring regular review and enforcement of safety policies along with monthly safety meetings. The General Manager also serves as a communication bridge between the crew, district management, and corporate office, participating in meetings and occasionally traveling to other locations or banking institutions as needed.

This role is ideal for an experienced restaurant professional passionate about operational excellence, team leadership, and high-level management. Yoshinoya supports its General Managers through continuous training and a supportive corporate structure, ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed and grow within the company. The use of Automated Decision Systems during the hiring process highlights Yoshinoya’s commitment to leveraging technology for fair and efficient candidate assessment. Candidates interested in this role can expect a dynamic work environment that combines hands-on operational duties with strategic management responsibilities, offering significant professional growth opportunities within a respected global brand.