Takibi Assistant General Manager

Role summary

Takibi Assistant General Manager is a role at Snow Peak USA, Inc. in Portland, Oregon, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-03. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

Takibi Assistant General Manager

Company

Snow Peak USA, Inc.

Location

Portland, Oregon, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-09-03

Job description

Position Overview

As the Assistant General Manager at Takibi, you will serve as the operational anchor and team leader on the floor, translating high-level vision into daily execution. Reporting directly to the Director of Hospitality Operations, you’ll oversee floor service, mentor front-of-house staff, and drive financial performance—building an inclusive, seamless environment where exceptional hospitality thrives around the fire.

Role Details & Compensation

Classification: Full-time, salaried exempt

Reporting To: Director of Hospitality Operations, Snow Peak

Base Salary: $60,000–$65,000 per year (commensurate with experience), plus performance bonus opportunities

Schedule: 5 days per week with two consecutive days off; requires flexibility for evenings, weekdays, weekends, and select holidays

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Manage Restaurant Operations

Establish and maintain hospitality excellence in all areas of the restaurant, taking appropriate action to problem solve in the moment so that Takibi consistently exceeds guest expectations and inspires customers to return often

Participate in meetings with all BOH and FOH management staff on a regular basis

Oversee meetings/trainings with full restaurant staff

Maintain a professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards

Oversee safety, security, and health standards for all areas of restaurant operations; establish and enforce sanitation standards and procedures; oversee adherence to health and legal regulations; maintain security procedures and systems

Open and close the restaurant, completing tasks including reconciling bank statements, conducting pre-shifts meetings, managing the service floor, touching tables, running food, overseeing staff, and performing end of day reporting to Director of Hospitality (DOH)

Execute monthly inventory accurately and efficiently in tandem with the DOH

Work in tandem with the DOH to develop and execute event programming

Bring fresh ideas and strategies to the team to further growth and development

Supervise Team

Establish a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable workplace and hold all team members accountable for contributing to and preserving it

Train and coach team members on points of service, hospitality and product knowledge

Develop and oversee staffing and scheduling

Communicate transparently and resolve conflicts to foster a successful team that encourages the appreciation of diverse perspectives as well as cohesiveness

Serve as primary point of contact for restaurant staff comments, questions, and concerns; document and resolve or escalate as appropriate

Maintain working knowledge of all applicable labor laws and regulations and ensure that all management procedures ensure compliance with best practices

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned

MUST HAVE

Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent experience

5 years of experience working in a restaurant environment

3+ years management experience

Skills

Extensive knowledge of and passion for Japanese food and beverage preferred

Proficient understanding of MS Office Suite

Proficient knowledge of compliance related laws and regulations

Proficient understanding of training in food safety

Proficient writing and documentation experience with demonstrated success in the use of written personnel performance management tools

Abilities

Ability to mentor, coach and develop other leaders and build high functioning teams

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Ability to operate POS (point of sale) systems, back-of-house systems and restaurant operating systems

Excellent leadership and management skills with ability to motivate

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Superior time management skills with a proven ability to efficiently manage multiple, concurrent, time-sensitive projects and priorities

Superior problem-solving abilities to meet ambiguous and multicultural needs

Extremely organized with meticulous attention to detail

Physical Requirements

Lift and move 50 pounds regularly

Stand and walk for an 8-10 hour shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven and slick surfaces

Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments

NICE TO HAVE

Professional working fluency in Japanese (preferred)

Experience with Japanese language and culture

Experience in the outdoor, retail, or apparel industries

All of our employees enjoy paid time off for qualifying sick leave and are also eligible for wilderness first aid certification, annual company retreat and/or camping trip, public transportation assistance, bike commuting allowance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Snow Peak gear package, access to third-party outdoor gear discounts, and generous discounts on Snow Peak gear and apparel.

In addition, our regular full-time employees are eligible for medical coverage with vision and alternative care, comprehensive dental, employer match to retirement contributions, short and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and paid family and medical leave.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age. With that said, research shows that women and other underrepresented groups apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. Snow Peak USA is committed to leveling the playing field, and we encourage women, people of color, and those in the LGBTQ+ communities to apply for positions ev