Assistant Restaurant Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Sausalito (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is recruiting for an Assistant Restaurant Manager at a luxury boutique property in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will oversee operations across Farley Bar, Sula Restaurant and room service, leading from the floor and delivering personalized guest experiences.

This hands-on role requires at least three years in food and beverage management, a strong upscale dining background, and excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of management experience in food and beverage.
• Strong restaurant background in upscale, full-service dining.
• Excellent leadership and hands-on floor management.
• Knowledge of scheduling, payroll, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across Farley Bar, Sula Restaurant, and room service.
• Lead, train, and develop front-of-house teams across outlets.
• Manage staff scheduling, payroll, and timekeeping.
• Maintain floor presence and guest service standards.
• Lead pre-service meetings and ensure clear inter-team communication.
• Support cost control and financial performance of the restaurant.

Skills

Management experience

Floor leadership

Guest service

Scheduling & payroll

Job description

Salary: $77,000–$80,000 + 10% Quarterly Bonus

Benefits: PTO, 401(k), and comprehensive benefits package

I’m currently recruiting for an exciting Assistant Restaurant Manager opportunity at a luxury boutique property in the beautiful Bay Area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on hospitality professional to join a unique, independent hotel and oversee operations across two distinctive dining outlets, alongside room service.

The role covers Farley Bar and Sula Restaurant, which operate with the same menu, as well as a room service team. With a strong focus on personalised service and an approachable luxury experience, this position would suit someone who enjoys being on the floor, leading from the front, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations across Farley Bar, Sula Restaurant, and room service, ensuring exceptional service and smooth day‑to‑day running.
• Lead, motivate, train, and develop front‑of‑house teams across multiple outlets.
• Manage staff scheduling, payroll, timekeeping, and staffing levels in line with business demands.
• Maintain a strong floor presence, supporting the team during service and setting an excellent example of guest service.
• Lead pre‑service meetings and ensure clear communication between servers, bartenders, hosts, runners, and the kitchen team.
• Oversee reservations, large‑party bookings, and coordination with the kitchen to ensure seamless service.
• Handle guest feedback, complaints, and special requests professionally.
• Support food and beverage cost control, labour management, and restaurant financial performance.
• Ensure accurate cash handling, shift closing procedures, and payroll administration.
• Maintain menu knowledge, including food ingredients, preparation methods, wine, and spirits.
• Ensure compliance with operating procedures, health and safety requirements, and service standards.
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager and wider food and beverage team to maintain a positive, high‑performing operation.

What We're Looking For:

• At least three years of management experience within food and beverage.
• A strong restaurant background, ideally within an upscale, full‑service dining environment.
• Excellent leadership skills and a confident, hands‑on approach to floor management.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, guest service, scheduling, and payroll.
• Understanding of food and beverage cost control, labour management, and restaurant financials.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• A professional appearance and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and different shifts.

If you're an experienced restaurant manager who loves being on the floor, developing teams, and delivering outstanding hospitality, I'd love to hear from you!