Restaurant Manager

The Capital Grille; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading upscale restaurant in California is seeking a Restaurant Manager responsible for leading department-level operations. The role involves demonstrating strong leadership based on core values, ensuring exceptional guest service, achieving sales growth, and developing a team passionate about culinary excellence. Competitive salary, benefits, and bonus eligibility are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary & quarterly bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

2 weeks paid vacation and up to 5 flex days in the first year

Paid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 year)

401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of salary

Retirement Plus Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase program

Discount program for 1,000 merchants

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years management experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant or resort.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and guest service.

Responsibilities

• Lead department-level restaurant operations and ensure execution of systems and methods.
• Model and demonstrate leadership aligned with Darden Core Values.
• Achieve sustained growth in sales and profits through personal and team leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Excellence

Wine Knowledge

Guest Service

Team Development

Job description

$65000 per year - $75000 per year

The manager is responsible for leading department-level restaurant operations; models and demonstrates leadership that is grounded in the Darden Core Values. Successful performance is measured by consistent delivery of balanced results through our systems, methods, and procedures from the perspective of all our stakeholders. This leads to sustained growth in sales and profits achieved through personal, people, business and results leadership.

Job Requirements

* A minimum of 2 years, current, salaried management experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant or high-end resort restaurant

* Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and guest service

* Proven ability to develop team

* Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great execution

* Restaurant Managers receive competitive salary & quarterly bonus eligibility

* Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits

* Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

* 2 weeks paid vacations and up to 5 flex days in your first year

* Paid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 year of service)

* After one year of service

* Company 401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of salary

* Company paid Retirement Plus Benefits

* Darden Employee Stock Purchase program

* Discount program for 1,000 of merchants