Restaurant Manager

ASM Global-SMG Premier Food Serv. Inc.; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack seeks a Restaurant Manager for the 2026 summer season. You will oversee restaurant operations, ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction through strong relationships with guests, kitchen staff, event staff, and the sales office.

Role requires confidence, flexibility, and a participative leadership style to drive successful events at Premier Food Services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience in a similar position.
• Current Serve Safe Certification.
• RBS Certification.
• Knowledge of table setting, service positions, and event safety.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to anticipate client and guest needs and create memorable service experiences.
• Ensure cleanliness and appearance of all food and beverage areas on the property.
• Manage restaurant activities and monitor daily operations within the department.
• Ensure proper financial reporting through POS.
• Maintain staffing levels and generate weekly schedules within union guidelines.
• Supervise setup, service standards, and post-event cleanup.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Serve Safe Certification

RBS Certification

Tools

Toast POS

Clover

Microsoft Office

Job description

Live Meet Restaurant Manager

Department: Banquets

Reports to: Restaurant Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

Legends Global, a leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, is seeking a Restaurant Manager to join the Legends Global team at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack for the 2026 summer season. The Manager will oversee assigned restaurant operations, ensuring customer satisfaction through strong relationships with customers, kitchen staff, event staff, and the sales office. The role requires confidence, flexibility, self‑motivation, and a participative management approach to achieve successful operations at Premier Food Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple managers to anticipate client and guest needs and create memorable service experiences.
• Ensure the cleanliness and overall appearance of all food and beverage areas on the property.
• Manage all restaurant activities and monitor daily operations within the department.
• Ensure proper financial reporting through POS.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and generate weekly schedules within union guidelines.
• Assign servers to stations daily, ensuring fair rotation and adequate coverage.
• Supervise restaurant set‑up, maintain service standards, and manage clean‑up.
• Train, coach, and discipline staff as necessary in accordance with union guidelines.
• Order daily stock and supplies.
• Be visibly present on the floor, guaranteeing guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate with kitchen and all supportive departments to ensure successful assigned events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of supervisory experience in a similar position.
• Current Serve Safe Certification.
• RBS Certification.
• Knowledge of table setting, all service positions, food safety during events, event breakdown, and facility cleaning.
• Prior POS knowledge required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; appropriate language and tone in all interactions.
• Physical ability to lift and carry equipment, and willingness to work additional hours when necessary.
• Neat and clean appearance; prompt arrival and regular attendance.
• Professional ethic and ability to work well with others.
• Computer skills: Toast POS, Clover, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Knowledge of ABC procedures and laws.

Compensation

This position’s compensation will range from $23.00 to $28.00 per hour.

Physical Demands

Employees must regularly move around the facility; stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. The position may require work inside or outside the building, as needed by events.

Equal Opportunity

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 858.755.6345.