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HR Manager | Japanese Restaurant Group Jobs in San Francisco, CA at aiTWorks
HRAIT/aiTWorks, an employment agency (https://hr.aitworks.com/) is looking for the candidate who can work as HR Manager at a Japanese restaurant group in San Francisco(Bay Area), CA.
This is a growing hospitality company operating four unique and vibrant restaurants, supported by a passionate team of 120 employees. Believing that people are the key to success, the company is looking for an experienced and proactive HR professional who values employee care. As the company’s first HR Manager, this role offers the opportunity to build and lead the HR function from the ground up, while playing a central role in shaping HR operations and company culture.
**This position follows a hybrid work model ( 50% remote).
*Job Type: Full-Time
*Working Hours : ※Hybrid work model ( 50% remote)
*Benefit: Health insurance
＜Job Overview＞
The ideal candidate will have experience in the hospitality industry and be capable of designing scalable systems for recruitment, onboarding, compliance, benefits, and employee development. At the same time, they will be instrumental in fostering a supportive, inclusive, and positive workplace culture across all locations.
＜Job Duties＞
Build HR Infrastructure: Design and implement HR systems, policies, and procedures tailored to a multi-location hospitality business.
Compliance & Administration: Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws, particularly California employment law. Maintain accurate employee records and manage benefits administration.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Lead end-to-end recruitment for hourly and management roles. Create structured onboarding programs to support long-term employee success.
Employee Relations & Support: Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers. Handle employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion.
Culture & Engagement: Develop initiatives that enhance team morale, reinforce company values, and build strong, inclusive cultures across diverse restaurant environments.
Training & Development: Launch employee development programs, performance review processes, and internal growth initiatives.
Workforce Planning: Partner with restaurant leadership on staffing strategy and succession planning.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Proficiency in Japanese (spoken and written) is a plus, as some employees may be Japanese-speaking.
3–5 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in hospitality, restaurant, or retail environments
Strong knowledge of California labor and employment laws
Demonstrated ability to build HR systems and processes in a scaling organization
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience managing multi-location teams is a plus
HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus but not required
Someone who can create new systems in line with the company’s growth.
Fostering the company’s internal culture.
Someone who can visit store locations and participate in meetings.
Ability to leverage technology to scale HR operations
Experience with HRMS (Human Resource Management Systems) and integration with restaurant POS systems
Experience tracking business assets and equipment assigned to employees (e.g., manager computers, company vehicles, business cards, fringe benefits)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance
Work Location: In person
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Title: HR Manager | Japanese Restaurant Group
Company: aiTWorks
Location: San Francisco, CA
