Manager

Bear Flag Fish Company; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Employee discounts

Training & development

Company parties

Discounted merchandise

Closed on major holidays

Quarterly bonus payouts

Job summary

Bear Flag Fish Company in Costa Mesa is opening a Summer 2026 location and seeks talented restaurant managers. You will lead shift operations, train staff, and ensure safety and sanitation standards while upholding exceptional guest service.

Responsibilities include interviewing, coaching, daily GM liaison, and managing financial/operational performance to meet goals. Benefits include health coverage, 401k, and meal discounts.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside current management to actively interview and train candidates in order to fulfill current and future staffing needs.
• Leads 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 it's goals.
• Cultivate an environment of open , authentic and positive dialogue with the restaurant team, Operations Manager and owners.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Gmail

Toast

R365

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 compliment 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
• Leads 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 it's 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!