Senior Manager

Eureka Restaurant Group • Hawthorne, CA

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About The Position

At Eureka!, the Senior Manager provides leadership and operational support to improve business performance, develop teams, and contribute to organizational success. The role partners with cross-functional leaders to carry out company initiatives, improve operations, and align work with Eureka!’s culture, values, and long-term goals. The Senior Manager leads complex projects, develops solutions to business challenges, coaches teams and leaders, and supports continuous improvement to strengthen results, collaboration, and the employee and guest experience.

The position also oversees restaurant financial operations, cost control, compliance, safety and sanitation, and ambiance. It requires prolonged standing and other physical activity in a fast-paced restaurant environment, as well as occasional travel and training. The position is at-will.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Food Manager certified.
• TIPs certified.
• At least 2 years of management experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Entrepreneurial attitude.
• Display a strong example of and passion for Eureka!’s Energy, Discovery, Community culture on every shift.

Responsibilities

• Set the pace and energy level for the entire shift.
• Promote discovery and consistent community involvement.
• Forecast restaurant requirements, prepare annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions.
• Use schedule templates effectively.
• Review food portion control and preparation quantities; minimize food, paper goods, and labor waste; and conduct accurate inventories regularly.
• Maintain compliance with Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulations, applicable federal, state, county, and city laws and regulations, and landlord lease requirements.
• Establish, follow, and enforce sanitation and safety procedures; comply with applicable legal requirements; develop and implement disaster plans; maintain security and sprinkler systems; and maintain parking lots, walkways, and exits.
• Maintain restaurant ambiance, including lighting, background music, table setup, thermostat settings, window and door conditions, and live music setup and maintenance.
• Maintain job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, professional networks, and professional organizations.
• Lead complex projects, develop solutions to business challenges, coach teams and leaders, and support continuous improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to execute company initiatives and improve operational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $75,000–$80,000 annually.
• Company contests that include experiential trips to food and beverage destinations.
• Growth opportunities, with 65% of management roles promoted from within.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program offering licensed counseling, community support, and other resources focused on mental health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed