Assistant Manager - Korean BBQ & Asian Dining Concept

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, operationally driven Assistant Manager / Kitchen Operations Lead to support the day-to-day leadership of a high-volume Korean BBQ and Asian dining concept. This role is ideal for a proactive restaurant leader who thrives in fast-paced, kitchen-focused environments and can help bring structure, accountability, and consistency to an evolving operation.

The ideal candidate is a strong operator who can lead from the front, oversee kitchen execution, support team development, and help implement systems that improve overall operational performance. This position plays a key role in helping ownership transition the business into a more scalable, franchise-ready model.

Chinese-speaking candidates are a plus, but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Restaurant Leadership

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure smooth service execution
• Lead shifts with a hands-on approach, especially during high-volume periods
• Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, timing, and guest satisfaction
• Ensure operational consistency across both FOH and BOH execution
• Support opening, closing, and overall shift management responsibilities

Kitchen Operations

• Oversee prep operations, including meats, vegetables, grill, fryer, and line stations
• Monitor kitchen flow and ensure efficient execution during service
• Maintain quality control and consistency across all menu items
• Work closely with kitchen staff to improve communication, organization, and workflow
• Assist with inventory oversight, prep management, and waste reduction

Team Leadership & Development

• Train, coach, and develop hourly kitchen and service staff
• Help build accountability, professionalism, and stronger operational discipline
• Support recruiting and staffing efforts alongside ownership
• Foster positive communication between ownership, management, and team members
• Assist in building a stronger long-term leadership structure within the restaurant

Systems & Process Improvement

• Help create and implement SOPs, training systems, and operational procedures
• Improve daily organization, prioritization, and execution standards
• Support the development of scalable systems aligned with future growth plans
• Assist ownership in transitioning operations into a more structured environment

Qualifications

• 3 years of restaurant management or kitchen leadership experience preferred
• Background in Korean BBQ, Asian cuisine, hot pot, or high-volume restaurant operations strongly preferred
• Experience working in kitchen-heavy environments with hands-on operational involvement
• Comfortable leading diverse and mixed-language teams
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Experience with inventory, prep management, scheduling, and labor oversight preferred
• Chinese or Mandarin-speaking ability is a plus, but not required

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Highly proactive and self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving and leadership presence
• Hands-on operator willing to jump into service when needed
• Detail-oriented with strong operational discipline
• Team-focused leader who can coach and develop others
• Adaptable and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a growing business

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance and growth opportunities within an expanding concept
• Opportunity to play a major role in building operational infrastructure and future growth initiatives
• Supportive ownership team with long-term expansion goals

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to step into a true build-and-grow leadership role within an evolving restaurant concept. The right candidate will have the chance to make a direct impact on operations, team development, and long-term scalability while helping shape the future of a growing brand.