A highly popular bakery with strong brand recognition throughout California is seeking a Store Manager.
Store Locations:
• Tustin
• Lomita
This community-focused bakery attracts large numbers of customers every morning who come for its signature Strawberry Croissant,
as well as high-quality Japanese-style breads and pastries.
As a brand that has been loved by the local community for many years, the bakery attracts not only local customers but also loyal fans
who travel from afar. The stores maintain a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.
Individuals who:
• Enjoy leading and bringing teams together
• Find fulfillment in staff development and store building
• Want to take ownership of store operations and embrace new challenges
are strongly encouraged to apply.
<Job Overview>
This role is responsible for supporting the overall operation of the store while managing staff and products.
The company is looking for someone who can lead a team and actively contribute to increasing sales while creating a
store environment that delivers an exceptional customer experience.
Comprehensive training will be provided by experienced managers after joining the company. New hires will have the opportunity
to thoroughly learn store operations, company culture, and operational procedures in a supportive environment.
As a result, candidates without bakery industry experience are welcome to apply. Those with management experience
in restaurants, cafés, retail businesses, or other customer-facing industries can leverage their existing skills and succeed in this role.
<Responsibilities>
1. Human Resource Management
・Hiring, training, and supervising front staff
・Creating and managing staff schedules, shift control, and workforce analysis
・Labor management (timecard management, onboarding/offboarding procedures, maintaining personnel files, responding to workplace accidents)
・Fostering teamwork and improving staff motivation
・Providing guidance and training to the Kitchen Manager
2. Product & Store Management
・Ordering and managing inventory of materials and ingredients, ensuring proper product display
・Updating price cards, ingredient lists, and POS systems (CLOVER) for new products or price changes
・Creating and setting up customer-facing posters/signs
・Securing products and materials based on sales forecasts and maintaining records for the following year
3. Financial Management
・Daily sales closing and confirmation of the previous day’s sales
・Sales forecasting and analysis
・Cost control, including labor costs (in coordination with the owner)
4. Customer Service & Sales
・Identifying customer needs and providing high-quality service
・Overseeing and improving operations across all time periods
5. Other Duties
・Ensuring store safety, hygiene, and risk management (IIPP implementation, responding to health department,
fire department, and water board inspections and improvements)
・Coordinating and reporting with the owner and other store managers
・Improving and streamlining store operations
・Guiding kitchen staff and improving kitchen operations in collaboration with the Kitchen Manager
・Procuring necessary materials and equipment (in coordination with the owner)
・Troubleshooting and repairing store equipment, and liaising with contractors as needed
<Qualifications>
• Bilingual in Japanese and English (Spanish proficiency is a plus)
• Authorized to work in the United States (visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates)
• No specific educational background required
• Minimum one year of management experience in the food service industry
Bakery experience is not required
Management experience in restaurants, cafés, or similar establishments is welcomed
• Basic computer skills, including Gmail, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
【Keywords】
・Restaurant Manager
・PC Skill
・Japanese Bilingual
| 雇用形態Employment Status | Full Time |
| 募集職種Position | Store Manager |
| 使用言語Language | Japanese/English |
| 勤務時間Working Hours | • Shift-based schedule between 4:30 AM and 7:30 PM (approximately 8 working hours per day) • One to two days off per week • Employees are responsible for managing and adjusting their own schedules and days off • Flexible arrangements may be available to accommodate individual lifestyles, including the ability to leave during the day for responsibilities such as school pick-up and drop-off for children • Overtime may be required during peak business periods |
| 給与Salary | Hourly wage: $25–30/h (Annual salary estimate: $65,000; determined after interview based on experience) |
| 待遇・福利厚生Benefit | • Health Insurance • Employee Discount • Paid Sick Leave: 40 hours annually • 401(k) retirement plan (planned for future implementation) |