Assistant Manager Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

The Assistant Manager in the hospitality industry plays a crucial role in the smooth operation of the establishment, such as hotels or restaurants. They are responsible for overseeing the daily operations, ensuring the highest level of customer service is provided, scheduling staff shifts, managing financials, and resolving customer complaints. They also assist the Manager with strategic planning, staff training, and implementing operational improvements. In some cases, they may also be involved in hiring and employee evaluations.

An Assistant Manager should have exceptional communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. They should also have a strong understanding of customer service and the ability to solve problems efficiently. Some certifications that would be advantageous for this role include a Degree in Hospitality Management, and certificates in Food Safety and First Aid Training. Prior to becoming an Assistant Manager, one could have roles such as Guest Services Representative, Front Desk Supervisor, or Restaurant Supervisor, which provides valuable experience in operations and customer service.

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Assistant Manager - Room Operations

  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping...

Pacific Water Spa Assistant Director ($66,100 - $95,700)

  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

service · Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality · Implement procedures to increase guest and associate satisfaction · Exercise quality...

Assistant Manager

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago

Providing leadership to the restaurant team to consistently meet standards of superior guest service, quality and cleanliness while embracing the Firehouse Subs "culture" and mission and vision statements...

KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager - Hourly

  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant that is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. This means your application will be reviewed by the franchisee who will make any hiring...

KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Buena Park, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant that is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. This means your application will be reviewed by the franchisee who will make any hiring...

Assistant Manager

  • Fountain Valley, CA (3 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (3 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

ASSISTANT MANAGER Carrols LLC is the largest Burger King Franchise. We own and operate over 800 Burger King Restaurants....

Assistant Manager

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

un Assistant Manager (Long Beach) Original Roadhouse Grill - Long Beach/Whittier 7391 Carson compensation: $60,000 to $73,000 employment type: job title: Manager We are a casual, family steakhouse restaurant...

Associate Manager, International Finance

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Who is Taco Bell? Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone's favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+...

Associate Manager, Facilities

  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Associate Manager, Facilities L3Harris Technologies Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified Construction/Facilities Anaheim, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing...

DUNKIN - Assistant Manager

  • Compton, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Compton, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Overview An Assistant Restaurant Manager is generally responsible for supporting the Restaurant Manager, Shift leaders and Team. They performs all duties of the Restaurant Manager in their...

Assistant Manager

  • Mission Viejo, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to join our Rubio's Team! Why Rubio's?...

Service Manager / Front of House Assistant Manager

  • Lomita, CA (24 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lomita, CA (24 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Title: Service Manager / Front of House Assistant Manager Reports To: Restaurant General Manager Summary of Position: Work in concert with restaurant general manager and in the absence of such manager...

Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago

management experience Must be dependable and punctual Neat, clean and professional appearance Up-beat and engaging personality Fluent English-speaking and writing skills Highly collaborative nature...

Associate Manager, Collision (Night Shift)

  • Aliso Viejo, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Aliso Viejo, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Associate Manager, Collision (Night Shift) Job Category Vehicle Service Location Aliso Viejo, California Req. ID 240287 Job Type Full-time What to Expect Tesla Collision is seeking an energetic...

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met. The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $96,000 annually....

Demographic Data for Costa Mesa, CA

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Salary for Assistant Manager Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Assistant Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Assistant Managers in Costa Mesa, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.1%
High School or GED
26.9%
Associate's Degree
16.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.4%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Assistant Managers in Costa Mesa, CA
4-6 years
36.0%
2-4 years
20.6%
None
18.7%
Less than 1 year
18.3%
1-2 years
3.6%
6-8 years
1.5%
8-10 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.5%



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