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Restaurant Floor Manager

CompanyAcme 202 State Street LLC
LocationSanta Barbara
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 20, 2026
About The Company
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, Acme Hospitality develops distinctive restaurants and boutique hotels that transform communities. As a key architect of Santa Barbara's Funk Zone revival, Acme has created seven acclaimed dining concepts including The Lark, Loquita, Lucky Penny, Helena Avenue Bakery, Pearl Social, Santa Barbara Wine Collective and La Paloma Cafe, helping establish the area as a premier Central Coast destination. The company's reach extends to West Adams, Los Angeles with Picala, a live-fire Spanish restaurant in the Cumulus District, and Los Olivos with a second Lucky Penny location. In Nevada County, Acme's historic properties—The National Exchange Hotel and Holbrooke Hotel—serve as community focal points with chef-driven restaurants that honor local traditions. Acme specializes in creating authentic, place-based experiences that resonate with both visitors and locals throughout California.
About the Role

Description

 

Bring the energy of Spain to the heart of the Funk Zone

For more than a decade, Loquita has been one of Santa Barbara’s favorite places to gather. Guests come for the vibrant paella, inventive tapas, and a lively patio that feels like a celebration every night. We’re looking for a Floor Manager who loves food, people, and the energy of a busy dining room to help lead our front-of-house team.

You’ll work alongside some of the most talented hospitality professionals in Santa Barbara, including Executive Chef Cristian Granada, whose bold, globally inspired take on Spanish cuisine has been recognized by the Michelin Guide and The Washington Post. You’ll help bring his vision to the floor by setting the tone for warm, polished service and mentoring the next generation of hospitality talent.

Loquita is part of Acme Hospitality, a collection of acclaimed restaurants and boutique hotels across California, which means real room to grow your career.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the floor: Set the tone every shift, keep service running smoothly, and make sure every guest feels welcome.
  • Build the team: Work with the General Manager to hire, train, coach, and schedule FOH staff, holding the team to high standards in a supportive way.
  • Drive results: Know the numbers, review weekly ops statements, and help meet sales and budget goals.
  • Connect FOH and BOH: Keep communication open and collaborative between the floor and the kitchen.
  • Care for the space: Keep the restaurant clean, well maintained, and health-department compliant.
  • Be part of the community: Build relationships with regulars and represent Loquita at media and special events.


Why Acme Hospitality

Our core values are Deliver Excellence, Embrace Originality, Act with Integrity, and Celebrate Community. Above all, we’re committed to creating a workplace our team is proud to be part of.


Details: Full-time, exempt (salaried). Reports to the General Manager. 


Compensation: $70,400-$76,000/year

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, + other fringe benefits. Dining & Hotel discounts at all Acme Hospitality locations.

Requirements

 What You Bring

  • 3–5 years of restaurant management experience
  • Warm, steady leadership, especially on the busiest nights
  • Strong food and beverage knowledge and a real passion for hospitality
  • Excellent communication skills and an eye for detail
  • Comfort with restaurant systems such as Toast, Focus POS, CTUIT, TripleSeat, PlateIQ, Paylocity, and Microsoft Office
  • A hospitality or culinary degree is a plus


Key Skills
Restaurant managementLeadershipStaff trainingCoachingSchedulingBudget managementOperations managementCommunicationToast POSFocus POSCTUITTripleSeatPlateIQPaylocityMicrosoft OfficeCustomer service
Categories
HospitalityFood & BeverageManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionDining discountsHotel discounts
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Floor Manager will lead the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service and a welcoming guest experience. They are also responsible for staff training, managing operational budgets, and maintaining communication between the floor and the kitchen.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$70,400 - $76,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
85
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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