Job Title: Operations Development Manager

Pay range: Starting at $70,000/year

Company: Kei Concepts - Huntington Beach, CA

WHO WE ARE

Kei Concepts is an Orange County based restaurant concept creation and management group with a roster that includes The LA Times recognized SUP Noodle Bar and NEP Cafe, Yelp Top 100’s acclaimed The Vox Kitchen, as well as foodies’ favorite brands including ROL, Gem Dining, Kin Craft Ramen & Izakaya, INI Ristorante and The Alley (Fountain Valley, Irvine, Las Vegas, and Hawaii).

Through the support of countless fans and foodies, Kei Concepts has revolutionized progressive Asian cuisine across Southern California with multiple brands spanning across different tastes and cultures.

If you are passionate about food and looking to help define the future of progressive Asian cuisine, look no further! Join our team today!

For more information, please visit our website at www.keiconcepts.info

SCHEDULE

• Full time

BENEFITS

• 100% Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave accrue from your first day
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for advancement
• Team bonding/Company holiday events
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Referral program
• 401(k)

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Manage and oversee a minimum of 4 restaurants to ensure the penetration of sales and gross profits
• Provide leadership to the Operations Development Team to ensure all operation tasks and projects are consistent with company policy and restaurant growth plan
• Plan, implement, and manage the company’s strategy and planning per assignment
• Support operations with the enforcement of company policies and standards
• Work with leadership team to identify and lead the development of new brands including new identity development, portfolio management, new restaurant opening tasks, and store management development
• Work closely with other departments such as HR, Accounting and Marketing in coordinating & managing monthly/quarterly objectives, and developing new projects to improve Restaurant’s operation.
• Onboard, train, and develop new Managers and operations development team members
• Provide overall leadership and ensure successful management of KPI performance for store managers
• Manage and evaluate Managers’ performance and strategically plan to improve performance
• Lead cross functional teams, drive key initiatives, and collaborate with other departments or outside partners
• Lead small and large scale events
• Conduct objective evaluations to analyze restaurant performance across customer experience and brand standards
• Travel as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years management or office administrative experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience working at full service restaurant
• Bachelor's degree
• Broad exposure to Restaurant Business Operations
• Effective decision making and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent time management, organizational, and follow-up skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as listening skills
• Strong computer proficiency with MS Suite and Google Workspace
• Excellent phone etiquette skills
• Excellent in customer service and interpersonal skills
  Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic, high growth, entrepreneurial
  environment
• Experience with inventory management, database, or similar software is beneficial
• Must be detail and solutions-oriented