Restaurant Jobs in San Francisco, CA

Dining Room Supervisor

We are looking for an experienced Dining Room Supervisor to join our team at a beloved San Francisco Italian seafood restaurant and local icon.

This is an opportunity for a hospitality professional who is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences, leading a team, and helping maintain the high standards that have made our restaurant a San Francisco institution.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of full-service restaurant experience, preferably in fine dining or an upscale, high-volume environment. You should have a strong understanding of food and wine, a genuine passion for hospitality, and the ability to lead with confidence, empathy, and a positive, can-do attitude.

What We’re Looking For

· 5+ years of full-service restaurant experience

· Fine dining or upscale restaurant experience preferred

· Experience working in a high-volume restaurant environment

· Strong food and wine knowledge, with the ability to confidently guide and educate guests

· Previous management or supervisory experience is a plus, but is not required. This is a junior leadership role and a great opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who is ready to take the next step in their career

· A genuine passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· An empathetic and approachable leadership style

· The ability to work effectively with and manage different personalities

· A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed

· Ability to remain calm, organized, and professional during busy and high-volume services

· Ability to be on your feet and stand and move for several hours during service

· Hosting experience is a plus

· Professional appearance and demeanor

· Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining service standards

What You’ll Do

· Lead and support the dining room team during daily service

· Help create a warm, polished, and welcoming experience for every guest

· Maintain high standards of service, hospitality, food and wine knowledge, and restaurant presentation

· Actively participate in service operations, including working the food expo/pass and helping coordinate the flow of food from the kitchen to the dining room

· Communicate effectively between the dining room, kitchen, bar, and management team

· Support staff through busy and high-volume services

· Coach, mentor, and encourage team members

· Address guest concerns with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment

· Help manage reservations, seating, flow of service, and the overall guest experience

· Assist with the operational setup and execution of banquets and private events, including coordinating the dining room, service team, food flow, and guest experience

· Help ensure banquet spaces are properly set, staffed, and service-ready

· Set the tone for the dining room and lead by example

· Step in wherever needed to ensure a successful service

About Us

We are a San Francisco Italian seafood restaurant with a long-standing place in the city’s dining culture. We take pride in great food, thoughtful service, hospitality, and creating an environment where both guests and employees feel valued.

This is an opportunity to join an established restaurant while continuing to grow your career in hospitality. We value people who want to learn, take on responsibility, develop their leadership skills, and build something meaningful with a team.

If you are an experienced hospitality professional who loves the energy of a busy dining room, knows how to lead people with both standards and empathy, and takes pride in making guests feel genuinely cared for, we’d love to hear from you.

Medical and Dental Benefits

401 K

Paid Breaks

Parking

Complimentary meals

Clothing Stipend

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• How many years of full-service restaurant experience do you have?
• Do you have experience working in a fine-dining or upscale restaurant?
• Have you worked in a high-volume restaurant environment?
• Do you have experience with food and wine service?
• This is a hands-on leadership role. Are you comfortable jumping between guest service, food expo, hosting, and supporting the team wherever needed?

Experience:

• Full Service Restaurant : 5 years (Required)

Location:

• San Francisco, CA 94133 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• San Francisco, CA 94133 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person