Bilingual Japanese​/English HR Operations Partner; Fine-Dining Restaurant; CA​/YM

Bilingual Japanese/English HR Operations Partner (Fine-Dining Restaurant) (CA/YM)

We are a Fine-Dining Restaurant located in Cerritos, CA seeking a bilingual Japanese/English HR Operations Partner. The role supports the full employee lifecycle with a primary focus on high-volume recruitment for our restaurants. It combines hands‑on recruiting, on‑site hiring support, HR operations, and ongoing partnership with unit managers. The position is full‑time, hybrid, exempt and offers excellent benefits and 401(k).

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly, supervisory, and management roles across multiple locations
• Visit units to conduct on‑site hiring events, interviews, and community recruiting outreach
• Build strong pipelines for high‑turnover and new-store opening roles
• Create job postings, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and coordinate hiring decisions
• Track recruiting metrics (time‑to‑fill, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rate)
• Work with local universities, community organizations, and job fairs to strengthen talent pipelines
• Support store openings by coordinating hiring, orientation, and onboarding
• Travel within Southern California is required; domestic travel may be needed depending on business needs
• Coordinate pre‑employment steps including background checks, I‑9 verification, and onboarding documentation
• Maintain accurate HRIS records and assist with employee file compliance
• Collaborate with payroll and benefits teams to resolve employee questions
• Provide guidance on consistent interview practices, documentation, and employment law basics

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Ability to speak, read, and write Japanese
• Experience in restaurant operations, hospitality management, or multi‑unit operations
• Strong experience with fast‑paced, high‑volume hiring environments
• Experience in Japanese restaurants or the food wholesale industry
• Experience supporting new store openings or pre‑openings activities
• Prior multi‑location or franchised operations experience

**** If interested, please apply with your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company.****