RESTAURANT MANAGER

Mendocino Farms Talent Acquisition Team • Santa Barbara, CA

2d • $59,500 - $75,250 • Onsite

About The Position

Mendocino Farms is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead a team and help deliver fresh, culinary-driven food and unmatched hospitality. The role involves building relationships with guests and team members, developing the team through effective coaching, and contributing to restaurant results. Managers are expected to master every restaurant position before teaching others and to be comfortable in the kitchen, including ordering and inventory responsibilities.

This is a full-time, onsite position. The schedule is flexible and includes availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation is $59,500–$75,250 per year, based on experience, structured as an hourly base rate plus guaranteed overtime. Actual compensation varies based on the applicable California pay range and location. Managers are paid bi-weekly.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of high-volume restaurant or related hospitality management experience.
• Experience managing a large team.
• Strong coaching skills and the ability to give effective feedback.
• Organized, deadline-oriented, and focused on driving results.
• Willingness to learn every position in the restaurant before teaching it.
• Ability to build relationships with guests and team members.
• Humble and eager to learn in a dynamic, growing restaurant group.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Comfort in a kitchen environment and skills in ordering and inventory.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of restaurant employees.
• Give effective feedback and help team members grow.
• Build relationships with guests and team members.
• Master every position in the restaurant before teaching others.
• Help drive results while staying organized and deadline-oriented.
• Work comfortably in the kitchen and manage ordering and inventory.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) match and other ancillary benefits.
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation per year.
• Paid sick leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Parking and transit reimbursement.
• Discounted tickets through Tickets at Work.
• Pet insurance.
• Gym memberships.
• Free meals on every shift.
• Clear path for growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed