Restaurant Manager Jobs in Palo Alto, 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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Lake Chalet Seeking Restaurant Manager

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Restaurant Manager to join our team at The Lake Chalet in Oakland, California....

Restaurant Manager

  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Investigates andresolves food quality and service complaints. Communicates with guests and employees to solve problems and ensurescomplete guest satisfaction....

Restaurant Manager

  • Daly City, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Daly City, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Raising Cane's standards and culture in shift management responsibilities of restaurant operations....

Restaurant Manager

  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Supervises daily restaurant operations and assists with menu planning, maintains sanitation standards and assists servers and hosts on the floor during peak meal periods....

Gyu-Kaku Downtown San Jose NOW HIRING Restaurant Manager!

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Preferred Qualifications & Skills: No Experience Required Minimum 1 year of working in hospitality industry / management experience preferred A profound knowledge of restaurant operations preferably...

Dining Room Manager

  • Woodside, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodside, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details The Village Bakery & Cafe is seeking a Dining Room Manager with a sense of warmth and hospitality to join our team. This includes direct management...

Front Office Coordinator

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Are you an organized, proactive, and resourceful professional looking for a fulfilling role in a healthcare setting? We are looking for a Front Office Coordinator to ensure an exceptional...

Customer Service Manager

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

About the Role Pay Range: $60,000 to $80,000 Currently, the position involves providing technical and sales assistance to SEW-EURODRIVE customers, potential customers, and associates. To manage...

Restaurant Manager

  • Los Gatos, CA (17 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (17 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service. Personnel Provide direction to employees regarding operational and procedural issues....

Security Client Services Manager

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Become a Security Client Services Manager at GardaWorld! The Security Client Services Manager serves as a liaison between the organization and our customers and works to ensure that customer...

Shift Manager

  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago

If you're ready to take the next step in your career in restaurant management, our Shift Manager position is the right place to do it....

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Menlo Park, CA (2 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (2 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams to our neighborhoods, we're...

Customer Experience Manager (GES West) 1429027

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Application window is expected to close on 05/05/2025 What You'll Do As a Customer Experience Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful adoption and utilization of Cisco...

Shift Manager

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago

This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career....

Restaurant Manager

  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Lucrative compensation package Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs...

Demographic Data for Palo Alto, CA

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.9%
High School or GED
25.8%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.2%
Master's Degree
7.1%
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 Palo Alto, 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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