Waterfront Restaurant Manager – Lead, Grow, Elevate Team

The Post Oak; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training

Career development

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental & vision

Life & disability

FSA & 401(k)

Sick leave

Paid time off

Monthly bonus

Job summary

Rusty Pelican in Newport Beach is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, coach a high-performing team, drive sales, and elevate guest satisfaction in a premier waterfront dining setting. You will model accountability and develop talent while upholding exceptional hospitality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, cost control, and creating a culture of service excellence in a high-energy upscale environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-service, high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Extensive front-of-house knowledge with strong financial skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution abilities.
• Stable, progressive work history with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations with a hands-on, lead-by-example management style.
• Coach and develop staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Monitor cost control, labor management, and QA standards.
• Ensure accuracy of daily sales, cash handling and payroll records.

Skills

Restaurant management

Financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Work ethic

Job description

Rusty Pelican in Newport Beach is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, coach a high-performing team, drive sales, and elevate guest satisfaction in a premier waterfront dining setting. You will model accountability and develop talent while upholding exceptional hospitality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, cost control, and creating a culture of service excellence in a high-energy upscale environment.