Restaurant Operations Leader

Wet Willie's; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Irvine, CA is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily operations and guest experience. You will supervise FOH, BOH, and admin duties, manage staff training, scheduling, and performance.

You’ll collaborate with culinary and service teams to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes leadership, budget awareness, and delivering exceptional hospitality in a dynamic, team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Has management experience in premium dining or full-service restaurant operations.
• Strong leadership & team management with a hands-on approach.
• High standard for guest service, food quality, and safety.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full operation of the restaurant (FOH, BOH, admin).
• Supervise and train staff, conduct performance reviews and coaching.
• Ensure superior service and guest satisfaction in every interaction.
• Maintain food safety standards and sanitation practices across the unit.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Food & wine knowledge

Customer service

Safety & sanitation

POS systems

Cost control

Team training

English communication

Job description

Wet Willie's in Irvine, CA is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily operations and guest experience. You will supervise FOH, BOH, and admin duties, manage staff training, scheduling, and performance.

You’ll collaborate with culinary and service teams to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes leadership, budget awareness, and delivering exceptional hospitality in a dynamic, team-oriented setting.