Manager

Bearflag Fish Co.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance for eligible employees

Discounted meals at sister locations

Quarterly bonus payouts

Job summary

Bearflag Fish Co. is opening a new location in Costa Mesa in Summer 2026 and is looking for passionate restaurant managers to join the team. The position involves training staff, maintaining sanitation standards, and managing financial operations. Candidates should have at least 1 year of restaurant management experience and must possess food safety certifications.

Benefits include health insurance, hourly pay plus tips, and quarterly bonuses. Join a team dedicated to serving the freshest sustainable fish!

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of restaurant manager experience required.
• Must have current food safety and alcohol service certifications.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Interview and train candidates to fulfill staffing needs.
• Coach staff by modeling positive service behaviors.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Food safety certification

Customer service skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift up to 25lbs

Knowledge of seafood

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Training & development

Bear Flag is excited to announce our Costa Mesa location opening Summer 2026! We are seeking talented, passionate managers! Our restaurants pride themselves on serving the freshest locally caught and sustainable fish. We truly have something for everyone! We also serve up craft cocktails to complement our awesome food.

Full job description

• Work alongside current management to actively interview and train candidates in order to fulfill current and future staffing needs
• Lead by example with coaching and positive role modeling of service
• Maintain a safe work environment by following and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures
• Daily communication with the GM to ensure all tasks, issues and day to day items are handled efficiently
• Understand and help manage the financial and operational performance of the business in order to meet and exceed its goals
• Cultivate an environment of open, authentic and positive dialogue with the restaurant team, Operations Manager and owners

Requirements

• Must have minimum 1 years of restaurant manager experience
• Be open and receptive to feedback and coaching
• Must be available 40 hours per week and willing to work weekends
• Must have current food safety certification (or willing to obtain) and alcohol service certification
• Computer based skills - gmail, Toast, R365 (willing to train if general knowledge is there)
• General knowledge of health and safety codes, safe food handling and sanitation
• Able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 25lbs
• A passion and knowledge of seafood!

Benefits

• Health Insurance for eligible employees
• Hourly pay + Tips!
• 401k
• Voluntary Benefits
• Complimentary manager meal while on shift and discounted meals at our sister locations
• Discounted merchandise
• Closed on all major holidays
• Quarterly bonus payouts

Compensation: Will depend on experience!