A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.
Our client, the US subsidiary of a Japanese sushi chain is seeking a Restaurant Manager. 【Location】Kailua-Kona, HI 【Position】 Restaurant Manager 【Compensation】$75-78K 【Hiring Style】Direct hiring,
Fulltime, Online Responsibilities:
Safety & Compliance:
Enforce OSHA, food safety, and sanitation standards across interior and exterior premises; maintain a clean, organized store.
Financial & Operations Management:
Oversee daily FOH/BOH operations, schedule shifts, track budgets, and control labor, COGS, utilities, and controllable expenses.
Maintain service standards, engage guests directly, handle complaints, and report improvements to HQ.
Admin & Reporting:
Manage invoices, daily bank deposits, time records, month-end duties, and regular reporting to the operations team/HQ.
Key Requirements & Conditions:
Professional English fluency; knowledge of OSHA, food safety, and alcohol laws; flexible schedule (AM/PM, weekends, holidays); hands-on work in varied kitchen temperatures/environments; potential relocation as needed.
Qualifications:
Experience & Technical Skills:
3+ years Back of House (cooking, prep, basic techniques, knife skills) and 2+ years management/supervisory experience.
Certifications & Compliance:
Current ServSafe or HI DOH food safety certification; TB clearance (Hawaii) or Food Handler Card (Washington); eligible to serve alcohol.
Administrative & Computer Skills:
Proficient in Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook; proven management track record; strong direction-following ability.
Physical & Technical Demands:
Constant standing/walking; frequent bending, reaching, and lifting up to 40-50 lbs; comfortable working in extreme temperature environments (kitchen/freezer).
Equipment Mastery:
Ability to operate and clean both BOH machinery (sushi robots, rice washers/mixers, meat grinders, fryers) and FOH technology (POS systems, cash registers, seating software, beverage/miso dispensers).
Pay:
$75,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
Restaurant management: 3 years (Required) Japanese cuisine: 3 years (Required)
