Department Manager (Yuba City, CA)

Anchor Point Management Group; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Same‑day pay options

Manager bonus potential

Flexible scheduling

Team Member discounts

Fun, team‑oriented atmosphere

Opportunities for growth and dev

Job summary

Buffalo Wild Wings is seeking a leader to drive guest experiences at our Yuba City location. You will lead and inspire a team, coach and develop staff, and own execution across operations—from guest engagement to quality, speed, and accuracy.

Bring a strong background in restaurant operations, food safety, and responsible alcohol service. High-energy, with leadership experience and a passion for building culture and leading by example.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of restaurant operations, food safety, and responsible alcohol service.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; restaurant and/or leadership experience preferred.
• Team-first mindset; passion for developing people, building culture, and leading by example.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, orient, train, and develop department team members, maintaining staffing levels per period business reviews.
• Administer WCT (Worldwide Critical Training), maintain department training certification, and schedule WCT sessions.
• Develop and implement incentive programs, contests, and performance feedback.
• Assist the General Manager with coaching other managers on performance management procedures.
• Oversee MIT (Management Improvement Training) during training weeks and coordinate training schedules.
• Manage departmental financials: food cost, labor, inventory, and variance against budget.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, responsible alcohol service (RAS), health board regulations, and company policies.
• Handle guest complaint program, respond to food quality issues, and utilize the Guest Experience Management (GEM) system.
• Monitor and maintain equipment, report repairs, and follow up on maintenance requests.
• Coordinate with other Department Managers to share best practices and ensure service standards across the restaurant.

Skills

Restaurant ops

Food safety

Alcohol service

Leadership

Team development

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details

Company: Buffalo Wild Wings.

Location: 1090 Harter Parkway, Yuba City, CA 95993.

Salary: $22.10 - $25.75 hourly.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire team members to deliver top‑tier service and unforgettable fan experiences.
• Coach, train, and develop the team—building an all‑star lineup every day.
• Own execution across operations, from guest engagement to quality, speed, and accuracy.
• Champion a clean, safe, and compliant environment across all areas.
• Bring energy to in‑house promotions, local marketing, and fan engagement initiatives.
• Drive operational excellence across your area, ensuring every shift delivers an unbeatable experience for guests and a winning environment for the team.

What You’ll Bring

• Solid understanding of restaurant operations, food safety, and responsible alcohol service.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; restaurant and/or leadership experience preferred.
• Team‑first mindset; passion for developing people, building culture, and leading by example.
• High energy and motivation to thrive in a fast‑paced environment; enthusiasm for every shift.

Core Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, orient, train, and develop department team members, maintaining staffing levels per period business reviews.
• Administer WCT (Worldwide Critical Training), maintain department training certification, and schedule WCT sessions.
• Develop and implement incentive programs, contests, and performance feedback.
• Assist the General Manager with coaching other managers on performance management procedures.
• Oversee MIT (Management Improvement Training) during training weeks and coordinate training schedules.
• Manage departmental financials: food cost, labor, inventory, and variance against budget.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, responsible alcohol service (RAS), health board regulations, and company policies.
• Handle guest complaint program, respond to food quality issues, and utilize the Guest Experience Management (GEM) system.
• Monitor and maintain equipment, report repairs, and follow up on maintenance requests.
• Coordinate with other Department Managers to share best practices and ensure service standards across the restaurant.

Perks

• Competitive pay.
• Same‑day pay options.
• Manager bonus potential.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Team Member discounts.
• Fun, team‑oriented atmosphere.
• Opportunities for growth and development.