
Operations & Administrative Coordinator | San Francisco-Hybrid
Job Title: Operations & Administrative Coordinator
Location: San Francisco / Hybrid
Annual Base Salary: $80,000-$90,000
Reports To: Owner
Type: Full-Time
Overview
We are seeking a proactive, highly organized Operations & Administrative Coordinator to support the leadership team in managing daily administrative, vendor, compliance, marketing, and operational functions within the restaurant. This role serves as a central point of contact for operational support, vendor coordination, technology troubleshooting, marketing support, and process/project management. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment, balancing high-level project execution with hands-on operational tasks, and ensures seamless accounting, payroll, HR compliance, and general business operations.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor & Technology Management
- Serve as the primary support point of contact for vendors (e.g., technology, maintenance, supplies).
- Follow up with management to ensure accounts payable transactions are processed accurately and on time.
- Maintain and update vendor records, conducting price comparisons to optimize cost-efficiency.
- Ensure vendor contracts and inventory-related accounting records are stored properly and shared with General Managers.
- Troubleshoot technology issues or coordinate with vendor support as needed.
- Follow up with vendors when invoices remain unpaid.
- Maintain clear communication logs with vendors to ensure accountability and responsiveness.
- Provide a weekly approval email for consulting invoices requiring Owner approval and input in MarginEdge.
Administrative & Office Organization
- Organize and maintain company Google Drive for efficient document access and storage.
- Track and complete operational strategic spreadsheets for all locations.
- Set up and optimize storage units for accessibility and efficiency.
- Collect and distribute mail weekly from the San Francisco location.
- Manage cash pickups and weekly bank deposits.
- Help create and draft SOPs across all departments.
Project & Operations Management
- Oversee key projects, including storage setup, technology transitions, and compliance initiatives.
- Collaborate with General Managers to ensure tasks and deadlines are met amidst daily service demands.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recurring tasks, such as menu bibles and vendor management, as directed by the Owner.
Compliance & Documentation
- Track and manage compliance requirements, including taxes, health permits, and other local regulations.
- Document and follow up on corporate requirements, ABC license transfers, annual business licenses, and ownership filings.
- Act as a liaison for legal and compliance-related follow-ups with the Owner.
Finance & Payroll Support
- Collaborate with ownership and accounting to monitor and manage cash flow.
- Ensure managers regularly review and approve invoices in MarginEdge.
- Support quarterly coordination with accounting and payroll teams to ensure timely completion and payment of management bonus spreadsheets.
- Oversee business insurance policies to ensure risk coverage and renewals.
HR & Compliance Support
- Draft offer letters and assist with onboarding paperwork and documentation.
- Partner with General Managers and ownership to ensure end-to-end payroll processing.
- Support HR functions including onboarding, benefits administration, and employee record maintenance as needed.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, insurance requirements, tax filings, and COBRA obligations.
Marketing Support
- Provide day-to-day marketing coordination and administrative support to General Managers as they take on ownership of location-specific initiatives.
- Maintain and update website content in partnership with GMs.
- Coordinate execution of email marketing campaigns via Mailchimp and SevenRooms, including backend setup, scheduling, list management, and reporting.
- Ensure restaurant listings remain accurate across platforms (Google, Yelp, Apple Maps, LinkedIn, etc.).
- Assist with guest review monitoring, response support, and compiling review summaries for internal reporting.
- Support social media logistics (gathering content, scheduling posts, tracking approvals) while working alongside external creative partners.
- Provide oversight of paid digital media vendors and campaign maintenance as directed by ownership.
- Manage ordering, revisions, and tracking for printed and digital marketing collateral.
Qualifications
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented and accountable, particularly for operational tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with restaurant operations and platforms such as Toast, MarginEdge, SevenRooms, 7Shifts, etc. (preferred).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with managers and external vendors.
- Experience in compliance tracking and operational project management is a plus.
- Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual Base Salary - $80,000-$90,000/year
- Hybrid Role with 1-2 days/week Working Remote
- Discretionary Bonus Potential
- Individual Health Care Plans
- 401(k) ProgramĀ
- Equal Opportunity Employer #AA