Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $25.00 - $32.00
Benefits
accrued PTO
company holidays
floating holidays
Free meal on shifts
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Match
Pet insurance
Low premiums
Job Description
Yoshinoya is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain known for its delicious Japanese-style cuisine, especially its signature beef bowls. With a commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence, Yoshinoya offers a dynamic environment where employees can grow and thrive. As an established brand with a history dating back to 1899 in Japan, Yoshinoya has expanded internationally, providing a unique dining experience with a focus on speed, affordability, and fresh ingredients. The company values teamwork, leadership, and maintaining high standards across all locations to ensure guests have a positive experience every visit. Yoshinoya places great emphasis on the professional development of its staff and fosters a culture where innovation and dedication drive success.
The General Manager position at Yoshinoya is a pivotal role responsible for the comprehensive management of an assigned restaurant location. This role involves overseeing day-to-day operations to align with Yoshinoya's established policies, procedures, and standards. The General Manager ensures the restaurant operates efficiently, staff are well-trained and motivated, and guests enjoy superior service and food quality. This position requires a hands-on approach where the manager is actively involved in various operational tasks including food preparation, cooking, plating, cashiering, and managing customer interactions. The General Manager is expected to be cross-trained in all restaurant functions, serving as a role model and backup for crewmembers as necessary. This hands-on leadership style ensures a cohesive team environment and smooth operations.
In this role, the General Manager is also responsible for administrative duties such as scheduling, inventory control, labor cost management, and compliance with safety regulations. The position demands strong leadership skills to conduct performance evaluations, manage disciplinary actions, and lead recruitment efforts to maintain a skilled and committed workforce. Effective communication with crew, district management, and corporate offices is crucial for operational alignment and continuous improvement. The General Manager also participates in regular meetings and may travel between locations or to the bank to support cashier functions. With a competitive hourly wage of $25-32 and a robust benefits package including accrued paid time off, company holidays, medical, dental, vision coverage, and retirement matching, this role offers both professional growth and financial rewards.
The General Manager position at Yoshinoya is a pivotal role responsible for the comprehensive management of an assigned restaurant location. This role involves overseeing day-to-day operations to align with Yoshinoya's established policies, procedures, and standards. The General Manager ensures the restaurant operates efficiently, staff are well-trained and motivated, and guests enjoy superior service and food quality. This position requires a hands-on approach where the manager is actively involved in various operational tasks including food preparation, cooking, plating, cashiering, and managing customer interactions. The General Manager is expected to be cross-trained in all restaurant functions, serving as a role model and backup for crewmembers as necessary. This hands-on leadership style ensures a cohesive team environment and smooth operations.
In this role, the General Manager is also responsible for administrative duties such as scheduling, inventory control, labor cost management, and compliance with safety regulations. The position demands strong leadership skills to conduct performance evaluations, manage disciplinary actions, and lead recruitment efforts to maintain a skilled and committed workforce. Effective communication with crew, district management, and corporate offices is crucial for operational alignment and continuous improvement. The General Manager also participates in regular meetings and may travel between locations or to the bank to support cashier functions. With a competitive hourly wage of $25-32 and a robust benefits package including accrued paid time off, company holidays, medical, dental, vision coverage, and retirement matching, this role offers both professional growth and financial rewards.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years experience in restaurant management or related field
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Physical ability to participate in food preparation and support operational tasks
- Proficient in cash handling and basic inventory software
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to train and manage a diverse team
- Must be able to stand for extended periods
- Valid identification for possible bank visits
- Willingness to travel locally
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience in restaurant management or similar leadership role
- Strong knowledge of food safety, preparation, and handling standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to train, motivate, and develop staff
- Skilled in inventory control and labor cost management
- Experience with scheduling and cash handling procedures
- Ability to enforce safety policies and maintain a clean work environment
- Leadership skills for conducting performance reviews and disciplinary actions
- Capable of effective multitasking and problem solving
- Willingness to travel between locations as needed
Job Duties
- Participates daily in food preparation, cooking, plating, cashiering, and guest relations while supervising and directing others
- Serves as backup to crewmembers and covers breaks as needed
- Ensures all food and beverages are made and presented according to Yoshinoya specifications, procedures, and safe handling requirements
- Effectively trains staff and monitors activities throughout the shift, providing consistent feedback including recognition and positive reinforcement
- Conducts performance reviews with the District Manager
- Issues disciplinary notices to employees as necessary
- Ensures all food and supplies are properly ordered and placed
- Ensures all orders are quickly put away and items are rotated using the FIFO (first in/first out) method
- Conducts weekly and monthly inventory
- Effectively manages crew schedules and labor costs based on business need and crew availability
- Ensures all cash handling procedures are consistently enforced
- Ensures the restaurant is clean and all machinery is properly functioning
- Places work orders for service and repair of machinery
- Ensures a safe work environment by reviewing and enforcing safety policies and holding monthly safety meetings
- Recruits, interviews, and trains new crewmembers
- Communicates effectively with crewmembers, the District Manager, and the corporate office
- Attends quarterly meetings at the corporate office
- Attends meetings with the District Manager
- Travels to the bank to obtain change for cashiers as needed
- May travel to other locations
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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