Location: Daly City, CA Position: Store Manager Employment Type: Full-time Start Date: Immediate start preferred Hourly Rate: Starting at $25.00 per hour Benefits: 50% employer contribution toward health and dental insurance Interview Process: One interview only

About the Position

We are urgently seeking a Store Manager for a small matcha dessert and café kiosk located inside Serramonte Center in Daly City, CA.

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on management experience in a café, dessert shop, boba shop, fast food, or other food and beverage environment. The Store Manager will oversee daily store operations, lead the team, maintain product and service quality, and support smooth store performance.

Candidates who are interested in Japanese culture, matcha, Japanese sweets, or café-style hospitality are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily store operations and ensure smooth workflow

Manage staff scheduling, training, and supervision

Support hiring, onboarding, and development of team members

Maintain product quality, customer service standards, and food safety compliance

Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control

Monitor sales, store performance, and operational efficiency

Ensure the kiosk is clean, organized, and well-presented at all times

Communicate with management regarding store needs, staffing, sales, and operational updates

Help the team meet store goals and provide a positive customer experience

Handle customer inquiries or issues professionally and promptly

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of store management experience in food and beverage required

Experience in a café, dessert shop, boba shop, fast food, or similar environment preferred

Ability to train, motivate, and supervise staff

Basic knowledge of inventory control, ordering, food safety, and daily store operations

Food Handler Card or ServSafe certification required

Valid work authorization in the U.S. required

Interest in Japanese culture, matcha, or Japanese sweets preferred

Japanese/English bilingual skills are a plus, but not required

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is responsible, hands-on, organized, and comfortable managing a small kiosk-style store. We are looking for someone who can lead by example, support staff, maintain quality standards, and help create a welcoming customer experience.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys matcha, Japanese desserts, café operations, and working in a fast-paced retail food environment.