Restaurant Manager - Burbank, CA

Company Overview:

Named one of Travel + Leisure's "Best Date Spots in America", Castaway has curated a whole new dining experience where everyone, including our employees, feels like a star. Our seasonally-inspired menu features interesting cuts of meats from top-notch butchers, a raw bar, vegetable-centric sides, and build-it-yourself charcuterie boards. Castaway has received various notable accolades, including being named one of the top "Most Romantic Restaurants in LA" by Thrillist, LA Weekly, Gayot, Yelp, Open Table and NBC.

Our mission at Castaway is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5 star experience for our teams, guests, and community. SRC prides itself on growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. We look forward to adding our next valued team member!

Top-Notch Benefits:

• Competitive salary: Pay: $75000 - 90000 / year
• Benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental and vision insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account, this benefit supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, groceries, student loans & more!
• Company dining package with allotted spending amount each month
• 401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution)
• Employer paid life insurance throughout the length of employment
• Paid/Floating holidays for 4 major holidays
• Plus more!

Our managers are held to a high standard, with clear expectations to lead by example, represent our brand with pride, and deliver consistent, high-quality hospitality. As the Senior Restaurant Manager, you will play a key role on the leadership team. You'll be responsible for overseeing front-of-house operations, ensuring seamless service execution, and collaborating closely with the culinary team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Upon joining, you will become part of a stable and well-established company with over 50 years of success in developing strong, effective leaders. You will receive comprehensive knowledge in financial management, operational systems, quality assurance, and leadership development. This role offers exposure to all facets of the business-from managing a product-driven menu to learning the processes behind our innovative restaurant concepts and design.

Your career path is determined by your ambitions, and we are committed to providing the resources and mentorship necessary to help you reach your goals. Our most successful managers are standards-driven, highly professional, and solutions-oriented. They maintain a strong presence on the floor, foster a culture of accountability, and consistently demonstrate integrity in everything they do.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee all aspects of daily restaurant operations, including staffing, scheduling, inventory management, and financial performance.
• Lead by example, providing guidance and support to staff members to ensure they deliver outstanding service and uphold company service standards.
• Monitor the dining room and bar areas to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of service, addressing any issues or concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Train and develop staff members to enhance their skills and foster a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Provides in-the-moment coaching and recognition to support crew development and uphold service excellence.
• Contributes to the development of sales-driving initiatives, marketing strategies, and team incentive programs.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to maintain the quality and consistency of menu offerings, ensuring that food and beverage standards are met at all times.
• Manage inventory levels and control costs to maximize profitability while minimizing waste and shrinkage.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with guests, soliciting feedback and addressing any concerns to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and safe environment for guests and staff members.
• Assist with special events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to drive revenue and increase brand awareness.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in restaurant management, preferably in a high-volume, full-service, fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of delivering exceptional service and achieving financial targets.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team of employees.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations, including inventory management, cost control, and guest relations.
• Stong F&B knowledge and a passion for creating a 5-star experience.

Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider employment for qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check