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There are currently 16 Director Of Restaurant Operations jobs in Santa Maria, CA hiring this April 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

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Assistant Restaurant Manager at Wendy's

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.50 to $25.25

From $17.50 to $25.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

bonus program

bonus program

Sick Time

Sick Time

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Free Meal Program

Free Meal Program

Life insurance

Life insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Optional Insurances

Optional Insurances

Performance evaluations

Performance evaluations

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Uniforms Provided

Uniforms Provided

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Restaurant Manager-Santa Maria- 2108011 at Applebee's

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $67,000.00 to $72,000.00

From $67,000.00 to $72,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k)

401(k)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Paid training

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Assistant Manager at Del Taco

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.50 to $25.25

From $17.50 to $25.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Assistant Manager at Jack in the Box

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite
From $17.50 to $25.25

From $17.50 to $25.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Training and Development

Assistant Manager at Applebee's

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $63,000.00 to $78,000.00

From $63,000.00 to $78,000.00

Salary

Salary

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Profit sharing/bonus

Profit sharing/bonus

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

401k with match

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Restaurant Manager-Santa Maria- 2108011 at Applebee's

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $67,000.00 to $72,000.00

From $67,000.00 to $72,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

employee discount

employee discount

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

401(k)

401(k)

Paid training

Paid training

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Restaurant Crew at Jack in the Box Franchisee

Santa Maria, CA, USA|
From $13.00 to $16.50

From $13.00 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Restaurant Server at Applebee's Grill + Bar - Santa Maria

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.90

Exact $16.90

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Health insurance available

Health insurance available

Restaurant Manager at SM Taco Management, LLC

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite
From $46,100.00 to $65,100.00

From $46,100.00 to $65,100.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Work environment safety

Work environment safety

Restaurant Team Member at Coffee And Bagel Brands

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $23.00

From $20.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Eligible for team tips

Eligible for team tips

free on-shift meals

free on-shift meals

Unlimited fountain beverages

Unlimited fountain beverages

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Sick Time

Sick Time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

401k with match

401k with match

career advancement

career advancement

leadership development opportunities

leadership development opportunities

tuition discounts

tuition discounts

Perks and rewards

Perks and rewards

Team Member Assistance Program

Team Member Assistance Program

Restaurant General Manager at KFC

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Restaurant Internship (P1-1937234-1) at Panda Express

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.75

From $13.50 to $17.75

Hourly

Hourly

Internship

Internship

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid internship

Paid internship

hands-on experience

hands-on experience

mentorship

mentorship

Networking opportunities

Networking opportunities

Sick Time

Sick Time

Potential return offer

Potential return offer

Now Hiring: High Impact Restaurant Managers & Culinary Leaders (FOH & BOH) at Gecko Hospitality

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift Manager ($24 to 27 per hour) at McDonald’s

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $27.00

From $24.00 to $27.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

vision coverage

vision coverage

Cal Savers Roth IRA

Cal Savers Roth IRA

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

discount programs

discount programs

Free Meals

Free Meals

Taco Bell Assistant Manager at Cotti Foods Corporation

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $22.00 to $25.00

From $22.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Assistant Manager at Cotti Foods Corporation

Nipomo, CA, USA|Onsite
From $22.00 to $25.00

From $22.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

employee discount

employee discount

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

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Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.50 - $25.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive pay
bonus program
Sick Time
Vacation Time
Free Meal Program
Life insurance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Optional Insurances
Performance evaluations
Advancement opportunities
Uniforms Provided
flexible schedules

Job Description

Wendy's is a globally recognized fast-food restaurant chain known for its high-quality, made-to-order hamburgers, fresh ingredients, and exceptional customer service. Founded in 1969, Wendy's has grown into one of the largest and most successful quick-service restaurant brands in the world, with thousands of locations spread across multiple countries. The company prides itself on maintaining a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and community involvement, ensuring that every customer has a positive dining experience. Wendy's operates in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and operational excellence are paramount to success.

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager at Wendy's, you become a crucia... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High school diploma or GED
  • One year of restaurant management experience
  • Must be dependable and punctual
  • Neat, clean and professional appearance
  • Up-beat and engaging personality
  • Fluent English-speaking and writing skills
  • Highly collaborative nature
  • Exhibit a sense of urgency
  • Strong work ethic
  • Excellent math skills including basic computations and basic algebra
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Frequent bending, kneeling, lifting (25-50 lbs)

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • One year of restaurant management experience
  • Strong work ethic
  • Excellent math skills including basic algebra
  • Fluent English speaking and writing skills
  • Up-beat and engaging personality
  • Highly collaborative nature

Job Duties

  • Provide direction and training to team members
  • Oversee daily restaurant operations
  • Ensure food safety procedures are followed
  • Maximize store sales and profitability
  • Maintain quality, service, and cleanliness standards
  • Protect Wendy's brand and assets
  • Develop and mentor team members

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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Posted 1 month ago

Assistant Restaurant Manager at Wendy's

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.50 to $25.25

From $17.50 to $25.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

bonus program

bonus program

Sick Time

Sick Time

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Free Meal Program

Free Meal Program

Life insurance

Life insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Optional Insurances

Optional Insurances

Performance evaluations

Performance evaluations

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Uniforms Provided

Uniforms Provided

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Posted 1 month ago

Restaurant Manager-Santa Maria- 2108011 at Applebee's

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $67,000.00 to $72,000.00

From $67,000.00 to $72,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k)

401(k)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Paid training

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Posted 1 month ago

Assistant Manager at Del Taco

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $17.50 to $25.25

From $17.50 to $25.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Posted 1 month ago

Assistant Manager at Jack in the Box

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite
From $17.50 to $25.25

From $17.50 to $25.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Training and Development

Posted 1 month ago

Assistant Manager at Applebee's

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $63,000.00 to $78,000.00

From $63,000.00 to $78,000.00

Salary

Salary

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Profit sharing/bonus

Profit sharing/bonus

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

401k with match

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Posted 1 month ago

Restaurant Manager-Santa Maria- 2108011 at Applebee's

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $67,000.00 to $72,000.00

From $67,000.00 to $72,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

employee discount

employee discount

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

401(k)

401(k)

Paid training

Paid training

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Posted 10 days ago

Restaurant Crew at Jack in the Box Franchisee

Santa Maria, CA, USA|
From $13.00 to $16.50

From $13.00 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid training

Paid training

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Posted 24 days ago

Restaurant Server at Applebee's Grill + Bar - Santa Maria

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.90

Exact $16.90

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Health insurance available

Health insurance available

Posted 1 month ago

Restaurant Manager at SM Taco Management, LLC

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite
From $46,100.00 to $65,100.00

From $46,100.00 to $65,100.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Work environment safety

Work environment safety

Posted 20 days ago

Restaurant Team Member at Coffee And Bagel Brands

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $23.00

From $20.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Eligible for team tips

Eligible for team tips

free on-shift meals

free on-shift meals

Unlimited fountain beverages

Unlimited fountain beverages

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Sick Time

Sick Time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

401k with match

401k with match

career advancement

career advancement

leadership development opportunities

leadership development opportunities

tuition discounts

tuition discounts

Perks and rewards

Perks and rewards

Team Member Assistance Program

Team Member Assistance Program

Posted 3 months ago

Restaurant General Manager at KFC

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Posted 1 month ago

Restaurant Internship (P1-1937234-1) at Panda Express

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $13.50 to $17.75

From $13.50 to $17.75

Hourly

Hourly

Internship

Internship

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid internship

Paid internship

hands-on experience

hands-on experience

mentorship

mentorship

Networking opportunities

Networking opportunities

Sick Time

Sick Time

Potential return offer

Potential return offer

Posted 1 month ago

Now Hiring: High Impact Restaurant Managers & Culinary Leaders (FOH & BOH) at Gecko Hospitality

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Posted 3 months ago

Shift Manager ($24 to 27 per hour) at McDonald’s

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $27.00

From $24.00 to $27.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

vision coverage

vision coverage

Cal Savers Roth IRA

Cal Savers Roth IRA

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

discount programs

discount programs

Free Meals

Free Meals

Posted 3 months ago

Taco Bell Assistant Manager at Cotti Foods Corporation

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite
From $22.00 to $25.00

From $22.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Posted 3 months ago

Assistant Manager at Cotti Foods Corporation

Nipomo, CA, USA|Onsite
From $22.00 to $25.00

From $22.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

employee discount

employee discount

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

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