Restaurant Manager Jobs in Irvine, CA

A Restaurant Manager is a crucial player in the hospitality industry, responsible for the overall operation of a restaurant or dining facility. This involves a wide range of tasks, including staff management, inventory control, customer service, marketing, and financial management. They ensure that the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably, while fostering a positive work environment. They are responsible for maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

Key skills required for a restaurant manager include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. They should also have a thorough understanding of food safety principles and should ideally hold a Food Safety Handler certification. Critical financial skills, such as budgeting and financial analysis, are also beneficial. Prior roles that could lead to a restaurant management position include roles as a Restaurant Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or even a Head Chef. These positions offer invaluable experience in managing staff, dealing with customers, and understanding restaurant operations.

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P.T. Customer Experience Manager

  • Tustin, CA (4 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Tustin, CA (4 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Store - LA-TUSTIN/JAMBOREE, CA Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain...

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams to our neighborhoods, we're...

Outgoing Customer Experience Manager

  • Tustin, CA (4 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tustin, CA (4 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Store - LA-TUSTIN, CA Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Supervisor - Restaurant, Full Time - Newport Beach

  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 3 days ago

quality and presentation and ensure quality control Understanding of kitchen organization and inventory, ability to place all food and supply orders using established procedures Qualifications and...

Restaurant Manager

  • Pomona, CA (17 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (17 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Restaurant Managers Great employees deserve great benefits!...

Restaurant Manager

  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Restaurant Manager Newport Beach, CA, United States JOB DESCRIPTION RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching....

Restaurant Manager - Las Brisas

  • Laguna Beach, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Compensation Range: $75,000 - $80,000/Annually Range(s) - DOE PURPOSE The Restaurant Manager plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of excellence, refinement, and impeccable service within the...

Restaurant Supervisor - Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport

  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 days ago

The Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport is looking for a Restaurant Supervisor to join its team! The ideal candidate will have Restaurant and Bar experience. P revious supervisory experience and h...

Restaurant Manager

  • Lakewood, CA (23 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lakewood, CA (23 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 9 days ago

With limited supervision, the Restaurant Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the FOH/BOH functions in a restaurant....

Restaurant Manager

  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Supervises daily restaurant operations and assists with menu planning, maintains sanitation standards and assists servers and hosts on the floor during peak meal periods....

Restaurant Manager

  • Anaheim, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Must be able to observe staff and all aspects of restaurant operations....

Part Time Night and Weekend Customer Service Manager

  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Store - LA-MISSION VIEJO, CADeliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain...

Customer Experience Manager (part time)

  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Store - LA-CORONA, CA Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Restaurant Manager

  • City of Industry, CA (23 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA (23 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Raising Cane's standards and culture in shift management responsibilities of restaurant operations....

Client Services Manager - Southern California

  • Irvine, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 19 days ago

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an experienced and collaborative Client Services Manager to join our growing team in Southern California. The Client Services Manager plays a vital role in developing...

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Irvine, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Irvine, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.9%
High School or GED
25.9%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.2%
Master's Degree
7.1%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Restaurant Managers in Irvine, CA
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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