General Manager - Premier Fine-Dining Leader

Water Grill; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Paid vacation and sick days

Dining discount for you and up to 5

401k with match

Education reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet

Job summary

Water Grill in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a General Manager to lead daily operations, mentor the management team, and uphold our guest‑first hospitality standards.

Requirements: seven years of managerial experience in full‑service, high‑volume restaurants and two years as GM in a similar concept; seafood knowledge preferred; college degree in business or hospitality; flexible schedule for nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Age 21+ (legal requirement)
• Seven years of experience as a Manager in full-service, high-volume restaurant
• Two years of experience as a General Manager in a similar concept
• Seafood knowledge preferred
• College degree in a related field preferred
• Flexible schedule required—nights, weekends, holidays

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations from guest relations to service standards
• Leads and develops crewmembers and managers
• Manages financial operations, schedules, and labor budgets
• Maintains food quality and brand standards
• Interacts with guests to resolve issues and ensure satisfaction
• Participates in recruiting, training, and disciplinary actions
• Represents restaurant at meetings and drives performance dashboards

Skills

Restaurant management

General management

Seafood knowledge

Flexible schedule

Education

College degree in business or hospitality

Job description

Water Grill in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a General Manager to lead daily operations, mentor the management team, and uphold our guest‑first hospitality standards.

Requirements: seven years of managerial experience in full‑service, high‑volume restaurants and two years as GM in a similar concept; seafood knowledge preferred; college degree in business or hospitality; flexible schedule for nights, weekends and holidays.