The posting
Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Westfield UTC, San Diego, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: USD $25–30 / hour + annual performance incentive eligibility
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Administrative Assistant to support daily operations at a flagship restaurant location in San Diego. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth administrative processes, accurate recordkeeping, and effective communication across departments in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily administrative tasks including filing, meeting coordination, and calendar management
- Record and reconcile daily sales and maintain accurate financial records
- Process expense reimbursements and vendor payments in a timely manner
- Support HR operations including employee onboarding/offboarding and personnel file maintenance
- Track employee schedules, attendance, and coordinate payroll and benefits administration via ADP
- Monitor purchasing requests and organize invoices and receipts
- Track inventory-related data and support accurate inventory management
- Prepare operational and sales reports to support management decision-making
- Facilitate effective communication between store leadership and corporate departments
- Provide operational or guest service support during peak periods when needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Associates degree or above required
- Prior experience in administrative support, accounting, HR, or restaurant operations preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Passion for the restaurant or hospitality industry
- Fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin) preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Ability to bend, stretch, and reach for supplies
- Ability to work in temperature-variable environments including refrigerated and hot kitchen areas
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards



