Restaurant Manager Jobs in San Jose, 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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Restaurant Executive Chef 4

  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 days ago

The Executive Chef will oversee the entire team, from kitchen staff to front-of-house, fostering an environment of excellence and customer advocacy, this position is a hands-on culinary role responsible...

Cafe Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Salary: $69000 - $72000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 11 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon...

Restaurant Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 hours ago

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

Restaurant Supervisor

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Operations....

Gyu-Kaku Downtown San Jose NOW HIRING Restaurant Manager!

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Qualifications & Skills: No Experience Required Minimum 1 year of working in hospitality industry / management experience preferred A profound knowledge of restaurant operations preferably...

Customer Experience Manager - Part Time - Closing Shifts

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Part Time Customer Experience Manager

  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Client Services Manager - Northern California

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an experienced and collaborative Client Services Manager to join our growing team in Northern California. This key role will contribute to the growth and success of our...

Little Sky Seeks Experienced Cafe Manager

  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Little Sky Kitchen seeks an experienced FOH manager to run operations for our flagship Menlo Park bakery and cafe. Job Description: This is an important management role responsible for building a...

FOH Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago

FOH Manager Job Description Key Purpose The FOH Manager is expected to: To drive customer service, employee engagement, safety programs, signage, micro kitchen supervision To satisfy the needs of...

Restaurant Manager

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Restaurant Manager POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for managing the overall operations of a Jack in the Box unit....

Customer Care Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Direct a team of employees in the office department. Manage general office and customer service activities, to include finalizing contracts and onboarding new customers. KEY DUTIES AND...

Shift Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 11 days ago

management operations....

Customer Service Manager - Pleasanton, CA

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Calyxo, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Pleasanton, California, USA. The company was founded in 2016 to address the profound need for improved kidney stone treatment. Kidney...

Customer Service Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 days ago

TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer About TTM TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology...

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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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