Area Manager

The RoleAs our first Area Manager, you will lead two to three stores across our brands to start, develop the managers who run them, and open the next ones. The role grows as we do.What You’ll DoTrain and coach Store Managers into strong leadersSet and hold the standard for quality, food safety, service, and brand across every storeLead new store openings, from build-out, permits, and licensing to hiring and opening dayTrack store performance (sales, labor, cost) and fix what is offKeep HOJIA leadership informed on stores, openings, and risksWhat You Bring3+ years of food and beverage management, including multi-unit oversight or new store openingsHands-on experience with construction, permits, and health inspectionsA track record of developing managersWillingness to travel frequently, including multi-week trips during openingsFood and beverage experience and English/Mandarin bilingual skills are a strong plusWhat We Offer$71,000–$75,000, depending on experienceA bonus for each successful new store openingPer diem and covered expenses for out-of-market travelA ground-floor seat with real room to grow as we add stores and brandsDetailsFull-time, exempt · Based in Santa Fe Springs, CA (relocation not provided) · Travel up to approximately 50%HOJIA and GUIJI is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.