Restaurant Manager

Location: San Diego CA (Hillcrest area)

Compensation: $65,000 to $70,000 annually depending on experience

Employment Type: Full time

About the Concept

We are a high energy, chef driven brunch restaurant known for bold flavors, responsibly sourced ingredients, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. The concept is built around genuine hospitality, strong team culture, and creating a memorable guest experience in a fast paced daytime environment.

This is a volume driven operation with busy weekends, a vibrant dining room, and a team that takes pride in doing things the right way while keeping the environment positive and upbeat.

Position Summary

The Restaurant Manager is a hands on leader responsible for supporting daily operations, leading the floor during peak service, and helping drive consistency across service standards, team performance, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.

This role is ideal for a hospitality leader who thrives in a fast paced restaurant environment, enjoys coaching teams, and takes pride in creating an outstanding guest experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation

• $65,000 to $70,000 annually depending on experience

Benefits and Perks

• No late nights, home by dinner time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Pet and accident insurance options

• Employer paid short term disability and life insurance

• 401k and Roth 401k plans

• Affordable telehealth program

• Paid vacation time accrued annually

• Paid sick time annually

• Paid holidays including closure on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

• Paid community volunteer time

• Free employee meals

• Growth and advancement opportunities

• Community involvement and a fun team culture

Key Responsibilities

Guest Experience and Service Execution

• Lead the floor during peak shifts and ensure exceptional hospitality

• Ensure fast, friendly, and accurate service throughout the restaurant

• Engage with guests and handle concerns professionally

• Maintain high standards for service quality and team presentation

Team Leadership and Development

• Support training, coaching, and performance management for hourly team members

• Lead by example and work alongside the team during service

• Help build a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment

• Reinforce standards and expectations consistently

Operations and Standards

• Ensure food and beverage are served to recipe, portion, and quality standards

• Support opening and closing procedures and shift execution

• Maintain strong cleanliness and sanitation practices

• Assist with scheduling support, shift planning, and service readiness

• Complete required paperwork, reports, and basic admin tasks on time

Cash Handling and Controls

• Follow cash handling procedures and assist with daily reconciliation and reporting

• Ensure policies and procedures are followed consistently

Compliance and Safety

• Maintain a safe work environment and uphold health and safety requirements

• Ensure the team follows all labor and food safety standards

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of restaurant experience in a leadership role preferred

• Strong knowledge of food, beverage, and service operations

• Comfortable leading in a high volume, fast paced environment

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

• Strong communication skills and a team first mindset

• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed

• Required certifications must be obtained prior to employment based on local requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Positive, energetic, and guest focused

• Hands on leader who enjoys being on the floor

• Strong coach and motivator with a supportive leadership style

• Calm under pressure and consistent with standards

• Enjoys being part of a fun, team driven culture