Bear Flag is excited to announce our Costa Mesa location opening Summer 2026! We are seeking talented, passionate managers! Our restaurants pride themselves on serving the freshest locally caught and sustainable fish. We truly have something for everyone! We also serve up craft cocktails to compliment our awesome food. Full job description:
- Work alongside current management to actively interview and train candidates in order to fulfill current and future staffing needs
- Leads by example with coaching and positive role modeling of service
- Maintain a safe work environment by following and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures
- Daily communication with the GM to ensure all tasks, issues and day to day items are handled efficiently
- Understand and help manage the financial and operational performance of the business in order to meet and exceed it's goals
- Cultivate an environment of open , authentic and positive dialogue with the restaurant team, Operations Manager and owners
Requirements:
- Must have minimum 1 years of restaurant manager experience
- Be open and receptive to feedback and coaching
- Must be available 40 hours per week and willing to work weekends
- Must have current food safety certification ( or willing to obtain) and alcohol service certification
- Computer based skills - gmail, Toast, R365 (willing to train if general knowledge is there)
- General knowledge of health and safety codes, safe food handling and sanitation
- Able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 25lbs
- A passion and knowledge of seafood!
Benefits:
- Health Insurance for eligible employees
- Hourly pay + Tips!
- 401k
- Voluntary Benefits
- Complimentary manager meal while on shift and discounted meals at our sister locations
- Discounted merchandise
- Closed on all major holidays
- Quarterly bonus payouts
Compensation : Will depend on experience!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
company description
Bear Flag was founded in 2007 by Thomas and Erika Carson, inspired by a lifelong passion for fishing and fresh, sustainable seafood. What started in Newport Beach has grown to locations in Huntington Beach and Newport Coast, along with our sister restaurants, Wild Taco and Circle Hook.
We’re always looking for great people to come aboard and join the crew! If you bring positive energy, work hard, and take pride in what you do, you’ll fit right in here.
Our team is built on people who care about great food, great service, and supporting each other. Many of our crew members start here and grow with us over the years.
If you’re ready to jump in, work hard, and be part of the crew — we’d love to meet you.