What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Restaurant Manager | casual dining restaurant concept position at The Restaurant Zone?
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Locations: Palm Desert, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | San Fernando Valley, CA
Compensation
- $60,000–$70,000 Base Salary
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Long-Term Career Growth
About the Opportunity
An established, high-volume casual dining restaurant concept is seeking experienced Assistant Restaurant Managers to join its leadership team in Orange County, Santa Barbara, and the San Fernando Valley.
This is a true restaurant leadership position where you'll gain experience overseeing both Front-of-House and Back-of-House operations while working alongside a supportive leadership team. The company has built a reputation for promoting from within, maintaining exceptional employee tenure, and investing in the long-term success of its managers.
If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys coaching teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and growing your career with a stable organization, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily Front-of-House and Back-of-House restaurant operations.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop hourly team members.
- Help manage labor, food cost, inventory, and overall restaurant profitability.
- Ensure exceptional guest service and maintain high operational standards.
- Oversee opening and closing procedures.
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and company standards.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented culture while leading by example.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of restaurant management experience.
- Experience leading both FOH and BOH operations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
- Experience managing labor, food cost, scheduling, and guest satisfaction.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Reliable transportation and ability to commute within your assigned market.
- Must currently reside in California.
- Experience in casual dining or high-volume fast casual concepts is preferred.
Training
- Comprehensive 8-week Manager-in-Training program
- Hands-on operational and leadership development
- Ongoing coaching and advancement opportunities
Schedule
- Typically five 10-hour shifts per week.
- Two consecutive days off.
- Weekend availability required.
- Hands-on operating environment with opening and closing responsibilities.
Why Join Us?
- Established, people-first restaurant company with decades of success.
- Strong promote-from-within culture.
- Performance-based career advancement.
- Stable leadership and excellent employee retention.
- Supportive team environment with long-term growth opportunities.
If you're looking to grow your restaurant management career with a respected casual dining brand that values leadership, teamwork, and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
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