Assistant Restaurant Manager | Casual dining restaurant concept

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Locations: Palm Desert, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | San Fernando Valley, CA

Compensation

• $60,000–$70,000 Base Salary
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Long-Term Career Growth

About the Opportunity

An established, high-volume casual dining restaurant concept is seeking experienced Assistant Restaurant Managers to join its leadership team in Orange County, Santa Barbara, and the San Fernando Valley .

This is a true restaurant leadership position where you'll gain experience overseeing both Front-of-House and Back-of-House operations while working alongside a supportive leadership team. The company has built a reputation for promoting from within, maintaining exceptional employee tenure, and investing in the long-term success of its managers.

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys coaching teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and growing your career with a stable organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Front-of-House and Back-of-House restaurant operations.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop hourly team members.
• Help manage labor, food cost, inventory, and overall restaurant profitability.
• Ensure exceptional guest service and maintain high operational standards.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and company standards.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture while leading by example.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of restaurant management experience .
• Experience leading both FOH and BOH operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Experience managing labor, food cost, scheduling, and guest satisfaction.
• Must be 21 years of age or older .
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute within your assigned market.
• Must currently reside in California .
• Experience in casual dining or high-volume fast casual concepts is preferred.

Training

• Comprehensive 8-week Manager-in-Training program
• Hands-on operational and leadership development
• Ongoing coaching and advancement opportunities

Schedule

• Typically five 10-hour shifts per week.
• Two consecutive days off.
• Weekend availability required.
• Hands-on operating environment with opening and closing responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

• Established, people-first restaurant company with decades of success.
• Strong promote-from-within culture.
• Performance-based career advancement.
• Stable leadership and excellent employee retention.
• Supportive team environment with long-term growth opportunities.

If you're looking to grow your restaurant management career with a respected casual dining brand that values leadership, teamwork, and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

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.