Restaurant Manager Jobs in Aliso Viejo, CA

A Restaurant Manager is a crucial player in the hospitality industry, responsible for the overall operation of a restaurant or dining facility. This involves a wide range of tasks, including staff management, inventory control, customer service, marketing, and financial management. They ensure that the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably, while fostering a positive work environment. They are responsible for maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

Key skills required for a restaurant manager include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. They should also have a thorough understanding of food safety principles and should ideally hold a Food Safety Handler certification. Critical financial skills, such as budgeting and financial analysis, are also beneficial. Prior roles that could lead to a restaurant management position include roles as a Restaurant Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or even a Head Chef. These positions offer invaluable experience in managing staff, dealing with customers, and understanding restaurant operations.

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Restaurant Manager

  • Orange, CA (15 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, CA (15 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Restaurant Manager We are growing at a rapid rate....

Dining Room Manager

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your...

Dining Room Supervisor

  • Fullerton, CA (22 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fullerton, CA (22 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Minimum of two years supervisory experience in front of house operations in a hotel, restaurant, or club; fine dining experience preferred....

Restaurant Manager - El Torito, Tustin

  • Tustin, CA (11 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tustin, CA (11 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

PURPOSE The Restaurant Manager is responsible to oversee and direct the seamless running of the restaurant and supervising all team members....

Restaurant Manager

  • Anaheim, CA (22 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (22 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, we bring the biggest and best parts of ourselves to work and to our communities, and are guided by our ROCKS philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness...

Customer Service Manager

  • Corona, CA (21 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Corona, CA (21 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Title: CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER-CORONA, CA Salary: $79,000-$99,000/annually Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible Growth. Opportunity. Excellence. Canteen brings break time to...

Restaurant Manager-El Torito

  • Cypress, CA (24 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cypress, CA (24 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

PURPOSE The Restaurant Manager is responsible to oversee and direct the seamless running of the restaurant and supervising all team members....

Restaurant Manager-Sol

  • Newport Beach, CA (6 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (6 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

PURPOSE The Restaurant Manager is responsible to oversee and direct the seamless running of the restaurant and supervising all team members....

Now Hiring: FOH Manager @ Habana Irvine

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Suite C. compensation: Pay: From $75,000.00 per year employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Now Hiring: FOH Manager @ Habana Irvine DCB Hospitality Group is currently seeking a Front-of-House...

Restaurant Supervisor

  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 3350 Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Hotel with 238 Rooms Managed By Wincome Hospitality Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB...

Dining Room Supervisor, Paseo

  • Anaheim, CA (22 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (22 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The opportunity** Delaware North's Patina Group is searching for a full-time or part-time Dining Room Supervisor for Paseo in Anaheim, California]. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced...

Dining Room Supervisor

  • Anaheim, CA (22 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (22 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Paseo 1580 S. Disneyland Drive Anaheim, CA 92802 Restaurant Managed By Delaware North Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation: $25.00 per hour, Full-Time...

Shift Manager II

  • Santa Ana, CA (13 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (13 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Purpose: The purpose of the Manager II (MGRII) position is to assist Branch management in tactically executing complex QSR or Casual Dine or similar restaurant management operations....

Customer Service Manager

  • Fullerton, CA (22 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fullerton, CA (22 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Job Description: Perform personnel actions, such as hiring and firing staff, providing employee orientation and training, and conducting supervisory activities, such as creating work schedules or...

Shift Manager

  • Chino Hills, CA (24 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chino Hills, CA (24 miles from Aliso Viejo, CA)
  • 12 days ago

We're glad you're here. You may know us as the brand with Roast Beef and Curly Fries - but we are also crafting incredible career opportunities. You're in the right place if you're here for:...

Demographic Data for Aliso Viejo, CA

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Aliso Viejo, CA

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 Restaurant Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Aliso Viejo, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
High School or GED
25.7%
Associate's Degree
17.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.2%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Restaurant Managers in Aliso Viejo, CA
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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