What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant Area Manager position at Onigilly Inc?
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 5 locations and are opening 2 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.
Compensation:$85,000 - $100,000 yearly
Responsibilities:- Lead and support General Managers and franchise owners across 5–7 stores
- Coach and develop teams to deliver great service and consistent food quality
- Monitor sales, labor, and inventory performance
- Visit stores regularly to ensure top operations and customer experience
- Work closely with our Director of Operations
- Weekly commissary delivery
- Help open new locations and train new teams
- Solve problems quickly and build a strong team culture
- 3 years of senior restaurant management experience, preferably in multi‑unit operations
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proficiency in budgeting, scheduling, and quality control
- A passion for coaching and supporting teams
- Organized, reliable, and proactive
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.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000