Assistant Manager Jobs in California

The Assistant Manager in the hospitality industry plays a crucial role in the smooth operation of the establishment, such as hotels or restaurants. They are responsible for overseeing the daily operations, ensuring the highest level of customer service is provided, scheduling staff shifts, managing financials, and resolving customer complaints. They also assist the Manager with strategic planning, staff training, and implementing operational improvements. In some cases, they may also be involved in hiring and employee evaluations.

An Assistant Manager should have exceptional communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. They should also have a strong understanding of customer service and the ability to solve problems efficiently. Some certifications that would be advantageous for this role include a Degree in Hospitality Management, and certificates in Food Safety and First Aid Training. Prior to becoming an Assistant Manager, one could have roles such as Guest Services Representative, Front Desk Supervisor, or Restaurant Supervisor, which provides valuable experience in operations and customer service.

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Assistant Director, Airport Concessions

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

TITLE: Assistant Director, Airport Concessions (Multi-Unit) SALARY: $140,000 - $160,000 BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with Company Match, Paid Time Off (PTO) & Vacation...

Assistant Manager

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 1 hour ago

3yr. Restaurant experience 1yr. Management experience Line cook experience required Open availability, includes weekends and holidays. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, managing...

Assist in the overall store operations while being accountable for personal/store sales as well as the development of a high performing, motivated team....

Administrative Support Manager

  • Castro Valley, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Castro Valley, CA
  • 4 hours ago

ABOUT US: The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across...

Assistant Manager

  • Turlock, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Turlock, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Assistant Manager POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for managing restaurant operations, in conjunction with or in the absence of the Restaurant Manager....

General Manager Assistant Supervisor

  • Lakeside, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lakeside, CA
  • 11 hours ago

to enable future success with testing and audit scores Manage a team of on-site and remote employees Travel required - ~25% LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS: Highly Analytical & Attention to Detail Develop, motivate...

Assistant Director of Finance

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 11 hours ago

What We Look For... Hotel Shattuck Plaza is looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Assistant Director of Finance to support the financial leadership of the hotel. In this hands-on role, you...

Franchise Support Manager

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Minimum of 2 years of multi-unit restaurant management, especially Asian and western hot food experience (European, American, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Vietnamese)....

Assistant Controller

  • Concord, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Concord, CA
  • 12 hours ago

What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with...

Associate Manager, DTC Marketing & Digital Strategy

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Company Description Wonderful Wines, the premium wine division of The Wonderful Company, unites three iconic wineries JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Lewis Cellars, and Landmark Vineyards under one...

Assistant Restaurant Manager Azul Latin Kitchen

  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Requirements: 3 years of proven restaurant management or hospitality management experience Ability to write DSR reports and business correspondence....

Assistant Director of Front Office

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 hours ago

This position is intended to offset the Director of Front Office and Front Office Manager’s schedule to provide high management visibility and improved guest service....

LifeCafe Assistant Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The LifeCafe Assistant Manager assists in managing and overseeing the cafe with the Cafe Manager....

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Daly City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Daly City, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Chief Engineer, directs the activities of Stationary Engineers and service contracts in the maintenance of the buildings, grounds, and related...

Kitchen Asst. Manager

  • Ontario, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Kitchen Assistant Manager is to be a role model of the company by driving results while maintaining company core values....

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Salary for Assistant Manager Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Assistant Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Assistant Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.2%
High School or GED
26.8%
Associate's Degree
16.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.4%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Assistant Managers in California
4-6 years
36.0%
2-4 years
20.6%
None
18.7%
Less than 1 year
18.3%
1-2 years
3.6%
6-8 years
1.5%
8-10 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.5%



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