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Assistant Manager | Casual Dining Restaurant

The Restaurant Zone
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/26/2026

Assistant Manager | Casual Dining Restaurant

Locations: Orange County, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara, CA
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to help lead operations for a high-volume, guest-focused casual dining concept. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality leader who is passionate about team development, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily restaurant operations and lead the team during shifts
  • Coach, develop, and motivate front- and back-of-house team members
  • Drive guest satisfaction and ensure service standards are maintained
  • Assist with scheduling, labor management, inventory, and cost controls
  • Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork and accountability

Qualifications

  • 2 years of restaurant management experience
  • Casual dining or high-volume restaurant background preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with labor management, staffing, and guest relations
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary of $60,000 - $70,000
  • Bonus potential
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Growth and advancement opportunities

If you're a hands-on hospitality leader looking to grow with a successful restaurant organization, we'd love to hear from you!

Company Description
The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000

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