Job Description
A well established, high volume upscale restaurant in Costa Mesa is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead daily operations and a large restaurant team.
This is a hands on leadership opportunity for an accomplished restaurant operator who understands high volume service, exceptional hospitality, financial performance, and team development. The right candidate will have a strong background in fine dining, upscale dining, or another high volume full service concept and a proven record of building stable, high performing teams.
What You’ll Do
• Lead daily restaurant operations while maintaining high standards for food, service, hospitality, and cleanliness
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop managers and hourly team members
• Build a strong leadership team and establish clear expectations and accountability
• Oversee sales, labor, food costs, inventory, scheduling, and other key performance metrics
• Manage labor efficiently while maintaining service standards during high volume periods
• Review financial performance and implement strategies to improve profitability
• Partner closely with culinary and service leadership to ensure consistent execution
• Maintain strong standards for food safety, compliance, and restaurant operations
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and protect the overall guest experience
• Support succession planning and develop future restaurant leaders
• Maintain a visible presence on the floor and lead by example
What We’re Looking For
• Proven General Manager or senior restaurant management experience in high volume fine dining, upscale dining, or polished full service restaurants
• Strong experience leading both front and back of house operations
• Experience managing large teams in a high volume environment
• Strong understanding of restaurant P&L, labor, food cost, inventory, and profitability
• Excellent hospitality and guest service skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development abilities
• Ability to make sound decisions and remain composed in a fast paced environment
• Stable career history with clear progression and increasing responsibility
• 2+ years in recent positions preferred , with no pattern of frequent job changes
• Demonstrated commitment to building long term success within an organization
Candidates with backgrounds in high volume seafood, steakhouse, fine dining, upscale casual, or other demanding full service concepts are encouraged to apply.
\nCompany DescriptionThe Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
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