Waikiki Beachside Bistro - Assistant Operations Manager
About The Position
SSA has partnered with cultural attractions for over 50 years, designing hospitality experiences that allow partners to remain mission-focused. We integrate admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to create a seamless guest journey. Our approach, 452 Hospitality, is built on people, innovation, and operational intelligence to create special moments with lasting impact. We are seeking an organized, calm-under-pressure leader for our Waikiki restaurant who can maintain good vibes and foster a collaborative environment where ideas are heard. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on our Waikiki location.
Requirements
- Kitchen leadership experience or readiness to advance.
- Ability to remain calm during high-pressure situations like the lunch rush.
- Organizational skills for inventory management.
- Ability to lead a team effectively.
- Genuine care for good food.
- Two years of operations management experience (dependent on sales; more years may be applicable).
- ServSafe or Food Handling Certification desired.
- Must be 18 or older.
- All education backgrounds eligible.
Nice To Haves
- Graduates (or soon to be) with a passion for great eats are highly encouraged to apply.
- Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.
- Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
- Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
- Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back.
Responsibilities
- Create moments of hospitality for guests through great food and great service.
- Ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Manage the team's schedule and ensure staff are prepared.
- Order ingredients to prevent stockouts.
- Maintain food quality and safety standards to impress health inspectors.
Benefits
- Free/discounted meals
- Solid, competitive pay with tremendous growth opportunities
- Available free parking
- An Ohana that enjoys working together
- Full-Time, non-exempt, eligible for overtime pay.
- Paid Time Off plan: up to 144 hours based on tenure.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and other voluntary benefits for you and your family; employee premiums applicable.
- Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
- SSA Paid Benefit: Up to 120 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying reasons, including Parental Leave and your or your family’s serious medical conditions.
- Up to 40 hours Paid Bereavement.
- On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
- Meal Plan & Employee Discounts where applicable
- Tuition Discount through Partnership College
- Holiday pay of 1.5× the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
- Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
