Senior Restaurant Manager

Senior Restaurant ManagerCastaway - Burbank, CA 91501 Start Date 09/25/2026OverviewSalary Range $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/yearDescriptionCastaway, recognized as one of Travel + Leisure's "Best Date Spots in America," offers a distinctive dining experience where both guests and team members are treated like stars. Our seasonally inspired menu showcases premium cuts of meat sourced from top-tier butchers, an exquisite raw bar, vegetable-forward sides, and customizable charcuterie boards. Castaway has garnered numerous prestigious accolades, including being named one of the "Most Romantic Restaurants in LA" by Thrillist, LA Weekly, Gayot, Yelp, OpenTable, and NBC.At Castaway, our mission is to continuously innovate and deliver a five-star experience to our team members, guests, and the community. SRC is committed to fostering internal growth, collaboration, and teamwork, while creating a positive and supportive work environment. We are excited to welcome our next valued team member to join us in this pursuit.Our Senior Restaurant Managers are held to an exceptional standard, with clear expectations to lead by example, represent our brand with pride, and consistently deliver outstanding hospitality. As a Senior Restaurant Manager, you will play a critical role on the restaurant's senior leadership team, overseeing daily operations, driving financial performance, developing management talent, and ensuring operational excellence across all departments.This position is designed for an experienced hospitality leader who has previously served as an Assistant General Manager (AGM) or General Manager (GM) for a minimum of 2–3 years in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of restaurant operations, financial management, labor controls, team development, and elevated guest service standards.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 continue to expand your expertise in financial management, operational systems, quality assurance, strategic planning, and leadership development. This position provides the opportunity to take ownership of key operational initiatives while working closely with the Director of Restaurant Operations and executive leadership team.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 senior managers are results-driven, highly professional, financially knowledgeable, and solutions-oriented. They maintain a strong presence on the floor, establish a culture of accountability, develop future leaders, and consistently demonstrate integrity in everything they do.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee daily front-of-house restaurant operations, ensuring consistent execution of service standards and an exceptional guest experience.Partner closely with the Director of Restaurant Operations to implement operational strategies, improve efficiencies, and achieve business objectives.Demonstrate strong knowledge and ownership of profit and loss (P&L) statements, budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and cost controls.Lead, mentor, and develop restaurant managers, supervisors, and hourly team members while promoting a positive and accountable workplace culture.Analyze sales performance, labor productivity, guest feedback, and operational results to identify opportunities for improvement.Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, labor regulations, and all applicable health and safety requirements.Collaborate with the culinary and special events teams to ensure seamless communication and execution across departments.Take ownership of guest recovery, service challenges, and operational concerns while maintaining the highest hospitality standards.Support recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and professional development of the management team.Serve as the senior leader on duty when necessary, making sound operational and financial decisions in alignment with company expectations.QualificationsMinimum of 2–3 years of experience as an Assistant General Manager or General Manager in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.Demonstrated success managing large teams and overseeing complex restaurant operations.Strong financial acumen, including experience with P&L management, budgeting, labor forecasting, and cost-of-goods controls.Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop managers and hourly team members.Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Strong understanding of elevated hospitality standards and guest experience management.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining professionalism and operational consistency.Experience in upscale dining, special events, or multi-department restaurant operations is highly preferred.Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.Competitive BenefitsIndustry-leading compensation packageComprehensive health plans, including a variety of medical and dental options and employer contributions to an HSA for eligible employees and dependentsLifestyle Spending Account benefit supporting gym memberships, childcare, student loans, and moreVariety of supplemental benefit plans for life's unexpected circumstances401(k) with annual employer match after 12 months of employmentEmployer-paid life insurance throughout employmentMonthly Reward Dollars to use at various company locationsAccrued paid vacationPaid/floating holidays for five major holidaysPaid sick time renewed annuallyEducation Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality-related professional developmentEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) to support work-life balanceManagement Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positionsCompensation$90,000–$105,000 per yearDisclaimer: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be 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, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by law.Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug-free workplace. The Company will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local, state, and federal law.