District Manager

Industry: District Management

Company: Yoshinoya America, Inc.

JOB TITLE: District Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

LOCATION: Field

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $75,000 – $95,000 DOE

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time

The Company

Yoshinoya America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yoshinoya Holdings, the parent company based in Japan. With a history that dates back to 1899 and more than 2000 stores worldwide, Yoshinoya has been both leader and innovator in the QSR Japanese segment. The American subsidiary has over 100 stores (75+ company owned) and is Southern California’s best kept secret.

Rebooting Yoshinoya America’s Fortunes

Yoshinoya America has quietly reinvented itself over the past 4-years. While still proud of our value proposition, we have rebranded and remodeled our stores as “Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen.” We’ve broadened our appeal in the marketplace by introducing new items and providing guests with more options for ordering exactly what they want. Deferred maintenance and an antiquated look have been replaced by a striking new store design and improving guest experience. Systems and procedures have undergone a complete makeover with the help of technology and better equipment. We have also committed to developing training systems and adding resources to maximize the advancement opportunities of our employees. These tactics have contributed to more than a 30% increase in comp store sales, reversing 5 years of eroding revenue and profit. With the problems of the past behind us, we are now entering an exciting growth phase as we expand in San Diego and north into Central and Northern California.

The Opportunity

Our District Managers oversee 6-10 stores with average sales of well over $1 million each. We are expanding in Southern California and anticipate needing additional multi-unit managers to support both new store growth and extensive remodels of our current locations. Want a sneak peek? Go check out our new Japanese Kitchens in Canoga Park and in LA on La Cienega, and Pico/San Vicente. You’ll be responsible for the operations in each store. You’ll start by assessing the current management team and crewmembers and then building effective teams. You’ll need to be an effective Change Agent because we’re moving fast but will only be as successful as your people are willing to take you. You’ll also need to be an effective coach and teacher. Last but not least, you’ll need to establish a culture of accountability by helping your team overcome obstacles and knowing when to pull the plug on lackluster performers.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of multi-unit quick service restaurant management experience
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and communication skills
• Stable work experience with a history of progression
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and multitask throughout your workday
• Reliable transportation to work opening and closing shifts

The Compensation and Benefits– Yoshinoya provides the types of compensation and benefits that you would expect of an industry leader including:

• Competitive salary
• Generous health and welfare plans-we are pleased to offer our employees some of the lowest premiums with the best coverage in the restaurant industry
• Company paid life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• 401 K retirement plan with generous company match
• Flexible spending account