Job Description

Now Hiring: General Manager at Coast Range Restaurant (Solvang, CA)
Michelin Guide Rated Steak & Seafood restaurant.

Coast Range Restaurant is seeking a dynamic, experienced General Manager to lead our restaurant and uphold the standard of excellence that has made us a Central Coast culinary landmark.

As GM, you’ll be the driving force behind a team that delivers top-tier hospitality and executes with precision in a high-volume, high-expectation environment. You’ll set the tone, shape the culture, and ensure every service reflects the quality and warmth Coast Range is known for.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the restaurant and bar
• Lead, train, and motivate a high-performing front-of-house team
  Manage scheduling, labor costs, and floor coverage with efficiency, for the entire restaurant
• Collaborate with Ownership, Executive Chef Steven Fretz, Finance, and bar team to execute goals, including service, culinary, budgetary
• Resolve guest issues with professionalism, urgency, and a hospitality-first mindset
• Maintain a sharp eye on cleanliness, organization, and compliance (ABC, Health Dept., OSHA)
• Monitor and report on financials, including daily sales, cost control, inventory and P&L performance
• Participate in HR protocols, leadership training and employee management
• Uphold and evolve the guest experience — from the greeting to the last pour

Who You Are:

• A seasoned hospitality leader with at least two years of GM or AGM experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant
• Someone who leads from the floor, not the office — hands-on, visible, respected
• A confident decision-maker who can stay calm under pressure and inspire the same in others
• Experienced in POS systems, inventory control, scheduling, and financial reporting
• Passionate about great food, premium cocktails, wine, and exceptional service
• Comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays in a dynamic environment
• Knowledge of wine, including new world and old world, and local wineries, preferred
• Experience in bartending and cocktail design, preferred 

Requirements:

• Proven leadership experience in restaurant management
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws, food safety, and ABC regulations
• Food Handler’s Certificate and Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) certifications
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Background check
• Ability to commute or relocate to Solvang, CA

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience + bonus potential. $85,000 to $105,000.

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Paid time off and sick leave

About Us:
Coast Range is a Central Coast destination. We feature a full steakhouse, seafood, raw bar, and the award-winning Vaquero Bar, with excellent cocktails and mocktails. We’re proud to be Michelin Guide–recognized and locally loved, for 4 years in a row. We’re looking for the right leader to help guide it forward and collaborate with our partners, Manager, Chef, and our entire team.

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