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Sustainable Restaurant Group

Sustainable restaurant group with transparent sourcing

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Full-Time
$16.90/hr
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San Ramon, CA, USA
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Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A friendly, professional, guest-first attitude.
  • Strong communication and organization skills.
  • Ability to stay calm and positive in a fast-paced environment.
  • A team-oriented mindset and willingness to support others.
  • Interest in learning about Japanese cuisine and beverage offerings.
  • The role requires moving throughout the restaurant, operating basic restaurant and office equipment, and standing for extended periods in a busy, sometimes noisy environment.
Responsibilities
  • Greet and seat guests with genuine hospitality.
  • Manage waitlists and reservations accurately and carefully.
  • Support front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure timely and consistent service.
  • Assist fellow team members in meeting guest needs.
  • Follow company policies, food safety standards, and sanitation standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • One or more years of experience in a high-volume or guest-facing hospitality role.
  • Familiarity with dining room service standards and procedures.

About the company

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Sustainable Restaurant Group

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Sustainable Restaurant Group runs a portfolio of hospitality brands focused on sustainability, including Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish, generating revenue from restaurant operations. It uses a transparent, validated supply chain and certifications to ensure sustainable seafood and sourcing, and it even offers a Carbon Calculator to measure and offset the footprint of menu items. The group differentiates itself through its multi-brand approach, certification credibility, and explicit commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Its goal is to provide premium dining that aligns with customers’ values and to expand sustainable dining across its brands.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Portland, Oregon

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Bamboo Sushi opened Bend in June 2026, adding proof of active expansion.
  • Arizona’s Queen Creek lease, announced March 2026, extends SRG into a new growth market.
  • SRG’s 2025 investor-backed expansion plan targeted ten new locations, supporting hiring and promotion opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • SRG filed Chapter 11 in May 2020, proving its model breaks under demand shocks.
  • WhatNow reported no Queen Creek opening date in September 2026, signaling execution risk.
  • If Bamboo Sushi stalls, SRG loses its only widely recognized brand and collapses operationally.

What makes Sustainable Restaurant Group unique

  • Bamboo Sushi still markets certified sustainable sushi, keeping SRG’s sourcing story distinct in 2026.
  • Queen Creek and Bend openings show Bamboo Sushi’s brand travels beyond Portland’s core market.
  • SRG combines premium dining with sustainability credentials, unlike commodity sushi chains.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Employee Discounts
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
Bain Capital
Mar 10th, 2025
SRG Receives Investment from Bain Capital

Sustainable Restaurant Group (SRG), operator of Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish, received a strategic investment from Bain Capital Double Impact and Kitchen Fund to support expansion into new markets. SRG, known for its commitment to sustainability, plans to open 10+ locations in the next two years. Bain Capital Double Impact aims to enhance SRG's growth and environmental impact, while Kitchen Fund brings expertise in scaling restaurant brands.