Restaurant Manager

Landry's; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts on dining

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life insurance, STD

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Monthly bonus potential

Job summary

Rusty Pelican in Newport Beach is seeking a driven Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, coach a high‑performing team, and drive guest satisfaction in a premier waterfront setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in full‑service, high‑volume restaurant management, strong leadership and financial acumen, and a history of reliable, progressive work; compensation ranges from USD 72,000 to 82,000 per year with benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of full-service, high-volume restaurant management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through a hands-on, lead-by-example management style.
• Motivates employees to ensure cost control and labor management.
• Inspects establishment for compliance with health, safety, and liquor regulations.
• Ensures paperwork accuracy such as daily sales summaries and payroll records.

Skills

Leadership

Guest satisfaction

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Job description

Ready to Lead. Ready to Grow. Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Rusty Pelican is looking for a driven, people-focused Restaurant Manager to join our leadership team and help deliver an exceptional waterfront dining experience in one of Southern California’s premier destinations. If you’re an experienced hospitality professional who thrives in an upscale, high-energy environment, enjoys developing people, and is ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. As Restaurant Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading daily operations, coaching and developing a high-performing team, driving sales and guest satisfaction, and creating a culture built around exceptional hospitality. We’re looking for a hands‑on leader who leads by example, embraces accountability, and is passionate about developing talent while delivering memorable experiences for every guest. This is more than your next management position—it’s an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, expand your hospitality experience, and build a rewarding career with a premier dining destination known for exceptional cuisine, breathtaking views, and outstanding service.

Bring your leadership. Build your team. Elevate the experience. Grow your career with Rusty Pelican.

Benefits:

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands‑on, lead by example management style
• Utilizes leadership skills and motivates employees to ensure cost control and labor management
• Inspects establishment and observes workers and gueststo ensure compliance with occupational, health, and safety standards and liquor regulations
• Ensures paperwork accuracy such as daily sales summary reports, petty cash reimbursement forms, and payroll records

Qualifications

• At least 2+ yearsof full-service, high-volume restaurant management experience
• Extensive front of house knowledge; Advanced knowledge of financial aspects
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic

EOE

Pay Range

USD $72,000.00 - USD $82,000.00 /Yr.