Restaurant Manager

asmglobal; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; 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 a live meet restaurant, ensuring guest satisfaction through strong relationships with clients, kitchen staff, event staff, and sales office.

A participative leadership style will drive successful operations in a premium venue. Responsibilities include staffing, floor leadership, service standards, and collaboration with kitchen and support departments to ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of supervisory experience in a similar position.
• Current Serve Safe Certification.
• RBS Certification.
• Knowledge of food safety during events and union guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside multiple managers to anticipate client needs and guests for a memorable service.
• Oversee cleanliness and 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

POS knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Education

Current Serve Safe Certification

RBS Certification

Tools

Toast POS

Clover

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION: 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. Responsible for overseeing assigned restaurant with emphasis on ensuring customer satisfaction through strong relationships with customers, kitchen staff, event staff and sales office. Must be confident, flexible, self-motivated, and embrace a participative management approach to successful operations at Premier Food Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Work alongside multiple Mangers to anticipate the needs of our clients and guests to create a memorable service experience.
• Oversee the cleanliness and overall appearance of all food and beverage areas on the property.
• Managing all restaurant activities and monitor the daily operation within the department.
• Ensure proper financial reporting through POS.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and generate weekly schedule within union guidelines
• Assign stations for servers on a daily basis; ensure fair rotation and adequate coverage
• Supervise set-up of the restaurant, maintain service standards and clean-up of the restaurant
• Train and coach staff accordingly
• Discipline staff as necessary in accordance with Union guidelines
• Daily ordering of stock and supplies
• Be visible on the floor, guarantee guest satisfaction
• Coordinate with kitchen and all supportive departments in order to ensure successful assigned event

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 2+ years of supervisory experience in a similar position
• Current Serve Safe Certification
• RBS Certification
• Knowledge of all elements: table setting, performing all service positions, maintaining food safety during event, breaking down event, and cleaning facility

Skills and Abilities

• Previous POS knowledge required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Use appropriate language and grammar in written correspondence
• Use appropriate language and tone of voice in all verbal interactions
• Ability to handle the physical demands of lifting and carrying equipment
• Courtesy and respect in dealing with all customers, vendors and co-workers
• Professional ethic, and ability to work well with others

Computer Skills

Toast POS

Clover
Microsoft Office – excel and word

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of ABC procedures and laws
• Neat and clean appearance
• Prompt arrival and regular attendance at work and a willingness to work additional hours when necessary

Compensation

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global, Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack

2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014

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