Mamahuhu is built around the idea that food brings people, communities and cultures together. Chinese-American food is a perfect example of that; a cuisine that has its origins in China and its evolution in America, bringing vastly different cultures together into a single space of sharing. Many of us have fond memories of meals shared with family and friends huddled around plates or takeout boxes of Chinese-American food. We fell in love early on with these dishes whose bright colors and powerful flavors brought excitement, comfort and joy. At Mamahuhu our goal is to continue that same tradition by offering thoughtful new expressions of classic Chinese-American dishes that are fun, nourishing and absolutely delicious. We want to create Chinese-American food that we can fall in love with all over again.
For us, a big part of this mission is focusing on how our food is made and where it comes from. To that end, we are building Mamahuhu with a complete commitment to ethical sourcing and high quality ingredients while working to build meaningful relationships with farmers and customers alike. And the way we see it, the more people that have access to well-sourced, delicious food the better. This is why we’re serving our food in a modern, fast-casual setting and at an affordable price point.
Simply put, our mission is to create Happier and Healthier communities by spreading the joy of Chinese-American fare and tradition. We envision a future in which delicious, affordable, sustainably-sourced food is the norm and we at Mamahuhu aim to play our part in making that come to life.
Our Team
Mamahuhu’s founding team includes Brandon Jew of Mister Jiu’s in San Francisco’s Chinatown and Anmao Sun and Ben Moore of Hunter Gatherer, a farm-to-table restaurant group in Shanghai, China. Mister Jiu’s opened in 2016 and earned its first Michelin star that same year, while Hunter Gatherer has opened multiple restaurants across Shanghai and owns and operates an organic farm in mainland China. Our team’s experiences in the food world are wide-ranging, covering fast casual to fine dining and spanning China to the US, but everything converges on a shared passion for Chinese-American food and sourcing quality, sustainable ingredients. Mamahuhu is super exciting for us. It’s our chance to put all the pieces together and share our vision of Chinese-American food we’d love to eat every day.
We believe that we are only as strong as the people that we’re comprised of. That’s why we’re so excited and obsessed with finding passionate, exceptional people to join us on this journey.
Job Overview
As General Manager, you are the key leader in the restaurant. We seek first-in-class people all-around, and especially for this position. As the leader of a team of 15-20 people, you will be responsible for and be the driving force for everything that happens within the four walls of the restaurant.
Details are everything. We expect the GM to have an intimate grasp and understanding of everything we do in our restaurants. But the big picture is equally important, and to be successful at this role, you need to have the capability to balance both simultaneously. Beyond the specific day-to-day and month-to-month tasks that you will be responsible for, the four major areas of focus for a successful GM include:
As GM, you will be expected to lead the team by example, demonstrating detailed knowledge of every position in your restaurant. You will work through all the training programs starting with the entry level team member program all the way up. Only by being hands on and capable of doing anyone else’s job in the restaurant will you be able to understand and connect with the actual work that every member performs, thereby enabling you to lead effectively and with compassion.
You will be the teacher and coach for everyone on your team. The company has built detailed training programs for each position. It is your responsibility to implement these effectively. Not only are you expected to execute on these programs, but we also expect the GM to be in constant conversation with upper management in an effort to continuously iterate on these programs to further refine and improve them.
We seek a person that is able to follow direction and communicate expertly along the way with all stakeholders. But just following directions is not enough. We are looking for hungry people that want to improve the things around them as well. We want someone who is eager to seek out areas of improvement in various aspects of our business and who has the proactive motivation and energy to act. If you see an operational process that can be improved to increase product quality, we want to hear it. If you see an area in our training program that needs refinement, we want to address it. If you want to reorganize the shelving space in the storage unit, no task is too small and details are everything. If it’s in the service of creating an improved team culture, product quality, cost efficiency and business growth, then we as a company want to tackle it.
Mamahuhu’s General Manager is expected to meet and promote a standard of excellence in the restaurant. Leading by example, you will create a team of high-performers able to work well together and consistently delivery outstanding results. Goals and targets are set in collaboration with (and with support from) upper management, but the power is yours to make it happen!
We greatly care about our values as a group of people. We feel that these guiding principles will effectively lead us in our journey together. Always keep these in mind.
Detailed Breakdown of Responsibilities
TEAM
Recruiting, training and developing your team. Fostering rich team culture through our values.
Culture
Growth
Team Management
Recruiting, Hiring & On-boarding
Training
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Maintaining quality and consistency at each customer touchpoint in your restaurant.
Food
Service
FINANCIAL
Knowing and controlling your costs to consistently hit restaurant profit targets.
Store Performance
Cost Management
PREMISES
General care and upkeep of the physical space, including furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Security
Building
FOH Care
BOH Care
SERVICE DAILY OPS
The bulk of your daily work and responsibilities; personally executed or overseen by you.
Reports
Technology
Hardware:
Software/Backend:
Catering
Safety, Policy & Compliance
Operational Knowledge, Skills & Responsibilities
Ordering all store materials including:
Inventory
Workload and Schedule
Traits & Soft Skills
MUST HAVES
NICE-TO-HAVES
Compensation & Benefits
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
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From the very beginning of COVID, we have been taking extra precautions and have created systems to protect our team and customers. Health and safety are of the utmost priority.
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Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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