About CoCo Ichibanya CoCo Ichibanya began with one restaurant in Japan in 1978 and has grown into a global restaurant group with more than 1,500 locations across 12 countries and regions. Known for customizable curry, warm hospitality, and consistent quality, we are working to make curry rice a world standard. One satisfying plate and one happy guest at a time! Our way of working comes to life through three simple values: ⭐Nico Nico—bring a cheerful attitude and create smiles. ⭐Kibi Kibi—move with energy, purpose, and responsiveness. ⭐Haki Haki—communicate clearly and confidently. Whether we are serving guests or supporting our restaurants, we bring these values to every interaction. Overview We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Part-Time Office Administrator (Japanese Bilingual) to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support daily office operations, coordinate administrative tasks, and ensure smooth communication between Japanese-speaking clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate will be energized by multitasking, possess excellent organizational skills, and demonstrate proficiency in both English and Japanese. Join us to contribute to a vibrant work environment where your administrative expertise makes a meaningful impact! Duties Provide day-to-day administrative and office support to the CEO and corporate team. Manage schedule coordination, including calendar management, meeting arrangements, appointments, and business reservations as needed. Prepare, format, organize, and maintain business documents, reports, spreadsheets, and company records. Assist with preparing and compiling documents, reports, and other information requested by the company's headquarters in Japan. Support communication and coordination between the U.S. office and Japan headquarters, including Japanese-English document preparation and translation as needed. Track and coordinate renewals for business licenses, permits, registrations, corporate insurance, company vehicles, and other administrative records to ensure deadlines are met. Review and process employee expense reports and supporting documentation. Coordinate business travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, transportation, and restaurant reservations. Assist with planning and coordinating company meetings, business visitors, and corporate events. Support Japanese expatriate employees with general administrative matters, relocation-related arrangements, and office onboarding as needed. Coordinate with vendors and outside service providers, maintain related records, and follow up on routine administrative matters. Manage office supply inventory, place orders, coordinate maintenance requests, and help maintain an organized and functional office environment. Receive and organize incoming mail, packages, deliveries, and other office correspondence. Perform general data entry, filing, scanning, document management, and other administrative tasks as needed. Assist with special projects and other administrative responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English is required, with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal business settings. Previous office experience or administrative background; experience in accounting or finance is highly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or Google Workspace. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and keep track of important deadlines. Strong attention to detail and accuracy when preparing documents, maintaining records, and handling administrative information. Comfortable coordinating schedules, travel arrangements, vendors, and other day-to-day administrative needs. Ability to work on-site at our Torrance office and maintain a consistent weekly work schedule of at least 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday .

Compensation & Benefits Compensation:

$20-25/hour Paid sick leave Complimentary meal every Friday 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 5%, subject to eligibility and the plan's vesting schedule Work Environment & Physical Requirements This position is primarily performed in an office environment. The role may occasionally require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or moving office supplies, packages, or materials weighing up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employment Ichibanya USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations as required by law. Join us as a Part-Time Office Administrator (Japanese Bilingual) to bring your organizational talents to a thriving team! Your proactive approach will help streamline operations while supporting our commitment to excellence in service delivery. We value energetic professionals eager to grow their careers within a collaborative environment!

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person