Restaurant Manager Jobs in Santa Cruz, 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 Supervisor - Dipper Burgers

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 3 days ago

Make recommendations for improvements in menus, food quality, training and Guest service. Make recommendations for updating procedures and training literature. Assign and give breaks....

Cafe Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days 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 (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Restaurant Manager Wanted at Akira in Aptos

  • Aptos, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Aptos, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago

RESTAURANT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION Established in 2012, AKIRA has been a successful sushi restaurant in Santa Cruz County....

Gyu-Kaku Downtown San Jose NOW HIRING Restaurant Manager!

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days 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 (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 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...

Client Services Manager - Northern California

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 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...

Customer Care Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 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 (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 days ago

management operations....

Restaurant Executive Chef 4

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 17 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...

Customer Service Manager

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 18 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...

Briefing Manager/Customer Experience Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 19 days ago

The award-winning Juniper Executive Briefing Program is growing fast and we're looking for briefing and customer engagement professionals who want an exciting role with great growth potential with...

Dining Room Supervisor

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Dining Room Supervisor Job Category: Culinary Requisition Number: DININ046782 Posting Details Posted: March 27, 2025 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location MorningStar at West San Jose 1380 South...

Customer Experience Manager

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Store - S.JOS-WESTGATE, CADeliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Restaurant Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Restaurant Manager This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Jack in the Box Inc....

Demographic Data for Santa Cruz, CA

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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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