Restaurant Manager - Creamery

Job Description

Job Description

Bring your restaurant leadership experience to a hands-on management role in Vacaville. The Restaurant Zone is seeking a Restaurant Manager who can lead front-of-house and back-of-house operations, coach employees, control costs, and keep guests coming back through excellent food and service.

What You Will Do
• Coordinate daily front-of-house and back-of-house restaurant operations, maintaining high standards for production, productivity, food quality, and service.
• Lead the dining room, check in with guests, manage seating capacity, and respond efficiently and accurately to customer concerns.
• Hire qualified cooks and waitstaff; organize shifts, set schedules, and supervise food preparation.
• Assess staff performance, provide practical feedback, and train new and current employees in customer service practices.
• Review product quality, research potential vendors, and estimate future needs for food, kitchen utensils, and cleaning supplies.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, health, and safety regulations.
• Control operating costs, reduce waste, and maintain revenue, profitability, and quality goals.
• Prepare detailed reports on weekly, monthly, and annual revenues and expenses.
• Protect the restaurant’s reputation and promote it locally through word of mouth and restaurant events.
• Recommend ways to reach a broader audience, including promotions and social media advertising.
• Implement policies and protocols that support consistent, sustainable restaurant operations.

What You Bring
• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager, Restaurant General Manager, Hospitality Manager, or in a similar role.
• Experience managing both front-of-house and back-of-house operations; back-of-house management experience is essential.
• Proven customer service management experience and the ability to lead by example during busy service periods.
• Extensive food and beverage knowledge, including the ability to explain ingredients and menu items to guests and staff.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software and strong financial management skills.
• Strong leadership, motivation, communication, and people management skills.
• ServSafe certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; further study in business administration, hospitality management, or culinary arts is a plus.

Benefits
Health insurance, dental insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off.

Schedule
This is a full-time position with day and evening shifts. Relocation before the start date is preferred. Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.