Restaurant Area Manager

Japanese Fast Casual Restaurant Area Manager

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.

• 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
• Oversee 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

$85,000 – $100,000 per year