Restaurant Manager Job at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa

Restaurant Manager at South Coast Plaza
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For over 25 years, the Water Grill has satisfied the palates of seafood lovers in Southern California. Hailed as "the best seafood in Southern California" by the internationally recognized Zagat Guide, Water Grill consistently offers dazzling fish preparations of superior quality and freshness.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 based on experience + realized bonus
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Dining Discount for you and up to 5 guests
• 401k with a Match
• Education Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and Pet Healthcare Savings Account

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations from ordering, purchasing, receiving, storage, and preparation of all food products to guest relations, flow of business, and service standards.
• Monitor the flow of the business during business hours, ensuring all areas of service are being met to company standards and course correcting when needed.
• Manage financial operations: safe, change orders, bar banks, reconciliation of tips, coding invoices, calling vendors, and operating costs.
• Handle all human resource responsibilities for the crew.
• Forecast product needs based on inventory counts.
• Create schedules for at least one workgroup (Server, Bartender, Host, Busser, supervisor).
• Participate in developing incentive programs, generating sales and marketing services.
• Ensure all food products meet company recipe specifications for preparation and quality.
• Recognize and coach crew members.
• Make labor management decisions each shift.
• Participate in interviews and selection of new crew.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Two years of experience as a Manager.
• College degree in a related field (business or hotel and restaurant management preferred).
• Flexible schedule; able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Good longevity in current and past positions.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.; reach up to 6 ft.; move through 24‑inch aisles and spaces as small as 12 inches.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing

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