Work for Alaska Airlines:Restaurant Manager-Quick Hire! in Santa
Posted on January 15, 2026
Position in Santa Maria, CA, USA, CA
Key Information
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Santa Maria, CA, USA location.
- Compensation: $46.1k-$65.1k/Year (approx. $4.6k/Month)
- Status: New Santa Maria, CA, USA listing (actively interviewing).
- Worksite: Santa Maria, CA, USA, CA
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Job Title: Restaurant Manager - Quick Hire!
- Employer: Del Taco (Hiring in Santa Maria, CA, USA)
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
- This Santa Maria, CA, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Del Taco team in Santa Maria, CA, USA, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Santa Maria, CA, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
The restaurant is an independently owned franchise of Del Taco, a well-known fast food chain recognized for its fresh Mexican cuisine and commitment to quality customer service. This unique establishment operates with the autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit of an independent franchisee, separate from Del Taco LLC. The franchisee manages all operational aspects including employment matters, hiring decisions, wage management, and staff supervision. This setup ensures a personalized and locally attentive management style that focuses on delivering exceptional dining experiences in alignment with the renowned Del Taco brand standards. The restaurant serves a diverse customer base and emphasizes community engagement, quality products, and an energetic, team-based work culture.
This particular role is for a Restaurant Manager who reports directly to the Area Director. The Restaurant Manager plays a vital leadership role in protecting and delivering the Del Taco brand while driving sales and maximizing operational efficiency and profitability. The position requires managing a team of employees, fostering a service-oriented culture, maintaining brand standards, and executing marketing plans. Leadership duties include recruiting and retaining quality staff, ensuring comprehensive training and certification, evaluating employee performance, and encouraging professional growth within the team. The manager is responsible for operational aspects such as maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, overseeing inventory and cash handling procedures, and optimizing scheduling to meet sales demands. Targeted responsibilities include increasing customer count and loyalty, managing expenses and labor law compliance, and effectively executing promotions. This role demands strong organizational skills, analytical abilities, and a proven track record of motivating and managing diverse teams in fast-paced quick-service restaurant environments. The Restaurant Manager positions themselves as a key figure to ensure the restaurant exceeds sales and profitability goals by driving customer satisfaction and operational excellence consistently.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 - 5 years experience in QSR industry or full service concept
- ServSafe Certified
- Fluent in English
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and math skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proven leadership and motivational skills