Restaurant Manager Jobs in California

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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Dental Front Office Coordinator

  • Redding, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 1 day ago

Come join our team as a Dental Front Office Assistant! This position is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to do what YOU love and get paid to do it! You will enjoy a fulfilling career...

ACE Club Shift manager

  • Rancho Mirage, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Job Details Job Location : Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage - Rancho Mirage, CA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Category : Management Description Job Description Summary Under...

Shift Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago

The Shift Manager of the restaurant focused on delivering sales and profit results through profitability, guest, people & operations. The Shift Manager (SM) supports the Restaurant General Manager...

Customer Service Manager - Modesto, CA

  • Modesto, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Salary: $68,640 - $80,000 / year Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Opportunity & Company Car provided. Growth. Opportunity. Excellence. Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine...

Dining Room Manager

  • Los Altos, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Los Altos, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Promote a hospitality focused culture in all dining venues Manage the front of house team Serve as liaison between guests, residents and kitchen staff Record production and operational data as required...

Universal Customer Service Manager

  • Fairfield, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Fairfield, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Westamerica is among the largest commercial banks headquartered in California. We are looking for outstanding people to join our winning team. We reached our current...

Restaurant Manager

  • Universal City, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Universal City, CA
  • 17 hours ago

management experience Extensive front of house knowledge....

Restaurant Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Compensation Range $70,000 - $85,000 / year Apply Today Hiring – Restaurant Manager Hiring Immediately Why Culinary Dropout?...

Restaurant Manager

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 20 hours ago

The Restaurant Manager shall become proficient enough to take the lead role in the front of house in the absence of the Operating Partner....

Shift Manager

  • Folsom, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Folsom, CA
  • 22 hours ago

SHIFT MANAGER This posting is for a role with an independent McDonald's franchisee. Our team is hiring motivated Shift Managers! Start moving forward safely today - McDonald's corporate-owned and...

Shift Manager

  • Union City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

Gyu-Kaku Downtown San Jose NOW HIRING Restaurant Manager!

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day 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...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Vallejo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Vallejo, CA
  • 1 day ago

Store - VALLEJO, CADeliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Restaurant Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day 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...

Part Time Customer Experience Manager

  • Mission Viejo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA
  • 1 day ago

Store - LA-MISSION VIEJO, CADeliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain...

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Salary for Restaurant 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 Restaurant Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
High School or GED
25.7%
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 California
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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