Restaurant Manager – A Future GM with an Experience-Centric Leadership Mentality
North Park, San Diego
Full-Time | $65,000–$75,000 DOE + Performance Bonuses
A distinguished chef-owned restaurant concept in North Park, San Diego — known for its immersive, outdoors-inspired atmosphere and seasonal, locally-sourced cuisine — is seeking a Restaurant Manager with a passion for building team culture, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and growing within an innovative hospitality brand.
About the Concept
Imagine a vibrant, design-forward space inspired by the spirit of glamping - where wood textures, canvas tents, warm lighting, and natural greenery create a truly transportive atmosphere. The culinary focus is chef-driven, the cocktails are crafted with care, and the guest experience is rooted in warmth, discovery, and connection. It’s a local favorite to dine and host private gatherings - and it’s ready for its next chapter of leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily service with presence, energy, and precision
- Ensure seamless operations, from scheduling and service flow to vendor and inventory management
- Maintain and elevate brand standards in every detail - music, lighting, service touchpoints, and more
- Enabling unique events using a sales-like growth mentality through community outreach and end-to-end execution of private bookings
- Collaborate on creative initiatives including launching weekend brunch, booking evening entertainment programming, and curating private events
- Use data and tech (Toast, OpenTable, Google Drive) to drive performance and guest satisfaction
- Collaborate with ownership on long-term marketing and financial strategy, growing into GM-level responsibilities
- Partner with the in-house Event Coordinator to support private and group bookings
Who You Are (Key Qualifications)
3+ years in a restaurant leadership role with proven track record of team growth and accountabilityHighly organized, energetic, and solutions-oriented without being easily overwhelmedDemonstrate strong foundational understanding of P&Ls, top line revenue growth, total cost control including labor costs and operational excellencePassionate about crafting memorable guest moments with relentless hospitalityComfortable with tech systems and using data to create inform decisionsWeekend and evening availability requiredBonus : Experience with cocktail-forward environments, lifestyle dining, or event-driven spacesCompensation & Perks
Competitive salary : ~$70,000 annual salary DOE$3K - $6K performance bonuses paid Quarterly for sales and event bookings, service excellence and leadership impactClear growth path to General Manager or Director of Operations within 12–18 monthsHealth insurance benefits package after 90 days401K program with 1% company-contributed employee matchDining discounts and involvement in menu and event developmentSupportive, hands-on ownership that values innovation and leadership initiativeWhy This Role Is Unique
We are unpretentious, yet refined. This is more than a floor-management job - it’s a chance to lead from within a concept that blends chef-crafted hospitality with an experiential design ethos. You’ll be empowered to shape culture, drive progress, and elevate guest experiences at one of San Diego’s most distinct restaurant environments.
Apply Now
Don’t just submit your resume, but please tell us a little bit about yourself. Specifically : How would you build and maintain a strong, positive culture at One Door North? What excites you most about this opportunity and our concept? What does “taking a restaurant to the next level” mean to you?