Restaurant Administrator - JOEY Manhattan Beach

About the Role

The Restaurant Administrator role is a hands-on junior leadership position for organized individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and love working with people. This role is a great stepping-stone into higher-level and senior leadership positions within JOEY, offering a chance to be part of something bigger where you will lead, grow and make an impact.

Duties

• Manage and support a small but impactful team in the restaurant's office, serving as the go-to person for partners and managers regarding policies, payroll, and administrative processes.
• Help onboard new partners, facilitate training, and ensure team members have everything they need to succeed.
• Support the Operations Team & Business by working closely with the General Manager to implement policies, audit practices, handle partner questions, and manage key operational tasks.
• Maintain records and databases for various administrative responsibilities (invoices, employee records, inventory).
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and labor regulations.
• Address operational issues and troubleshoot to ensure the smooth flow of daily activities.
• Provide administrative support to the management team as needed.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Leadership potential, attention to detail, and the ability to manage people with confidence and care.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once; not afraid to roll up your sleeves.
• Excellent communication skills to answer questions, coach team members, or coordinate with management clearly and confidently.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented – steps up to solve problems or finds the right person who can.
• Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Passion for hospitality and a proven track record of creating world-class hospitality experiences.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Genuine, warm, and caring approach; values honesty and conducts themselves with integrity.
• Comfortable providing and receiving feedback to achieve personal growth and performance excellence.
• Natural problem solver with an insatiable desire to positively impact individual and team execution.
• Passionate about quality and professionalism.
• Exceptional relationship building and communication skills.
• Encourages healthy and supportive competition within their team.
• Exudes confidence, humility, and respect.
• Takes pride in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor.

Benefits

• Career development, education, and growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for benefit-eligible partners.
• Discounted employee shift meals.
• 10% discount for self and guests on all food and beverages when visiting any JOEY location.
• Discounted clothing retailer partnerships.
• Referral bonus program.
• Sales competitions and rewards.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.

About JOEY Restaurants

The JOEY Restaurant Group exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience. Our handcrafted, locally, and globally inspired menu offerings are created by award-winning chefs and presented by world-class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments. JOEY Restaurants has been family-owned and operated since 1992 and has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand throughout North America, with continued growth and expansion planned into 2030. When you join the JOEY team, you can expect a warm, inclusive, and creative environment, where we are committed to training, educating, and empowering our people.