GENERAL MANAGER

Mendocino Farms Talent Acquisition Team•Santa Clarita, CA

4d•$72,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mendocino Farms is seeking a hands-on Restaurant General Manager to lead a team and deliver fresh, culinary-driven food and unmatched hospitality. The role is onsite and full time. Managers are paid biweekly, with compensation structured as an hourly base rate plus guaranteed overtime. The stated annual compensation range is $72,000–$92,000, based on experience, and actual compensation varies according to the applicable California pay range and location. The General Manager is expected to lead and develop the restaurant team, build relationships with guests and team members, and drive organized, results-focused operations. The manager should be prepared to master every restaurant position before training others and should be comfortable in the kitchen, ordering, and inventory management. Mendocino Farms describes its culture through values including uplifting guests, using high-quality and thoughtfully sourced ingredients, exploring bold culinary combinations, making ordinary interactions extraordinary, and continuous learning and development.

Requirements

At least 2 years of high-volume restaurant or related hospitality management experience.
Experience managing a large team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Comfort working in a kitchen and skill with ordering and inventory.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Strong coaching skills, including giving effective feedback and developing the team.
Organized, deadline-oriented, and focused on driving results.
Cares about people and builds relationships with guests and team members.
Humble and eager to learn.
Willingness to master every position in the restaurant before teaching others.

Responsibilities

Lead a restaurant team and deliver a welcoming guest experience.
Coach team members by giving effective feedback and supporting their development.
Build relationships with guests and team members.
Learn and master restaurant positions before teaching them to others.
Manage restaurant operations with an organized, deadline-oriented, results-focused approach.
Handle ordering and inventory and work comfortably in the kitchen.
Manage a large team.