Operations Manager

Ling Nam Express-Union City, CA
Union City, CA

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStore Operations       Own daily opening and closing procedures, ensuring the store is prepared, staffed, and operating to standard every shift       Manage all front-of-house and back-of-house coordination between the Shift Supervisors, Lead Baker, and production team       Monitor and enforce food safety, sanitation, and California health department compliance across all departments       Resolve escalated guest issues and ensure the Feeling First hospitality standard is upheld at all timesPeople & Scheduling       Build and manage the weekly staff schedule across both shifts, balancing labor budget with operational needs       Lead hiring, onboarding, and 90-day performance reviews for all hourly staff       Coach and develop Shift Supervisors and Lead Bakers as the next layer of leadership       Manage disciplinary processes and maintain a positive, accountable team cultureFinancial & Reporting       Track daily sales, labor cost, and waste against targets report weekly to ownership       Manage vendor orders, inventory, and COGS to maintain target food cost margins       Identify and escalate opportunities to grow revenue through menu mix, upselling, and throughput       Assist with pre-opening systems setup, SOP rollout, and grand opening executionWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORRequired       3+ years of experience in a QSR, fast-casual, or bakery management role       Proven ability to manage a team of 10+ across multiple roles and shifts       Strong financial acumen comfortable reading a P&L and managing to a labor budget       ServSafe Manager Certification (or willingness to obtain before opening)       Excellent communication skills able to lead, motivate, and hold a team accountable       Entrepreneurial mindset comfortable with the ambiguity and pace of a new store openingPreferred       Experience with Filipino, Chinese, or Asian cuisine operations       Bilingual in Filipino (Tagalog) or Spanish       Experience opening a new QSR or restaurant location
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