Assistant Manager Jobs in California

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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Dining Services Assistant Manager

  • Montebello, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Montebello, CA
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities The Dining Services Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the Dining Services Manager in overseeing the dining operations and ensuring high standards of food quality, safety...

Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago

Ensure Food Quality and Safety: Maintain recipe adherence, portion control, and compliance with brand and food safety standards....

Assistant Supervisor, EHS (SeaWorld San Diego, Full-time)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 hours ago

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and...

Overnight Assistant Front Office Manager

  • Marina del Rey, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Marina del Rey, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Front office areas include Bell/Door Staff, Switchboard and Guest Services/Front Desk....

Empowered to make shopping effortless and seamless for guests at the checklanes, guest services, gift registry, pick-up and drive up....

Assistant Manager

  • Apple Valley, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Apple Valley, CA
  • 20 hours ago

ASSISTANT MANAGER As the Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will manage restaurant operations in conjunction with, or in the absence of, the Restaurant Manager....

Associate Manager, Collision (Night Shift)

  • McClellan, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • McClellan, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Tesla Collision is seeking an energetic professional with a proven record of accomplishment of managing people and processes to work on one of the most progressive vehicle brands in the world. The...

Job Type Full-time Description WE ARE Kona Kai San Diego is a boutique urban resort located on Shelter Island. With 170 guestrooms, Kona Kai San Diego is home to Vessel Restaurant + Bar, SpaTerre,...

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+...

Assistant Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Salary: $75,000/year Pay Grade: 13 Other Forms of Compensation: As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless...

T-Mobile Retail Associate Manager - Agoura Hills, California

  • Agoura Hills, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Agoura Hills, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview As a Retail Associate Manager with Verge Mobile, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer experience by assisting the Store Manager with leading, coaching, and...

Assistant Manager

  • Laguna Niguel, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Laguna Niguel, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

Beverage Assistant Manager

  • Lincoln, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lincoln, CA
  • 1 day ago

Ensure Beverage Team Members are exceeding AAA Four Diamond Guest Service standards....

Assistant Director of Finance $125K+

  • Olympic Valley, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Olympic Valley, CA
  • 2 days ago

Assistant Director of Finance Are you ready to make a significant impact in the financial operations of a premier hospitality property? We are seeking an experienced and driven Assistant Director...

Assistant Kitchen Manager

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details The Assistant Staff Manager is responsible for the daily oversight and hands-on management of the back-of-house operations at the cooking school....

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Salary for Assistant Manager Jobs in California

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 California 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
7.2%
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 California
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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