Assistant Cafe Manager

Compass Group USA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring an Assistant Café Manager to lead daily cafe operations, working closely with the Cafe Manager to drive exceptional guest service and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise a team, oversee training, and ensure quality, freshness, and presentation while meeting payroll, reporting, and HR timelines, with a focus on teamwork and client satisfaction in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and enhance a culture focused on safety.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a high-volume, premium food service environment.
• Experience in restaurant, café, hotel, or high-end events is a plus.
• Ability to include diverse perspectives and build a cohesive team.
• Strong written and verbal communication with guest-facing hospitality.
• Proficient with computers and Google Suite tools.
• ServSafe Certification is preferred.
• Experience managing in a Union Environment.

Responsibilities

• Rigorously manage safety standards and allergen control.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and inspections; meet safety benchmarks.
• Establish and maintain a warm, inclusive hospitality standard.
• Lead training and professional development of front-of-house staff.
• Monitor financial and budgetary responsibilities; ensure fiscal efficiency.
• Meet payroll, service reports, AR, and HR documentation timelines.
• Operate web-based ordering systems; update menus as needed.
• Maintain communication with Cafe Manager and client stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Communication

Safety Leadership

Inclusion

Technical Proficiency

Google Suite

ServSafe Certification

Union Environment

Education

Associates degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

We are hiring immediately for an Assistant Cafe Manager.

• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Pay Range: $76,240 - $78,000 / year

Diversityof thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Cafe Manager to join our Bon Appétit team. The Assistant Cafe Manager plays a crucial role in the overall success and operational excellence of the café, acting as a pivotal leader in delivering world‑class service.

In this role, you will ensure adherence to our partner’s culture and guidelines, local Health Department regulations, and Bon Appétit’s unwavering standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation. Working closely alongside the Cafe Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the café, with a particular focus on the development, and performance management of our valued team members. You will be instrumental in motivating and directing every associate to achieve operational objectives, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and fostering a strong, collaborative relationship with our clients.

Bon Appetit is deeply committed to a culture of workplace and food safety, which you will champion every day! As the Assistant Cafe Manager, you will set the standard for responsible practices, ensuring the well‑being of you, our guests and our valued team members.

The Food program’s vision is to inspire and enable the world to make food choices and use food experiences to develop more sustainable lifestyles and communities. Apply now and become an integral part of our philosophy!

Key Responsibilities:

Workplace & Food Safety: Rigorously manage safety standards, including meticulous allergen management, to ensure guest well‑being and total operational compliance.

Culture of Safety: Attend monthly safety meetings, participate in rigorous safety inspections, and ensure that all daily operations meet or exceed corporate safety benchmarks.

Exceptional Hospitality: Establish and maintain a consistent expectation of hospitality that is warm, inclusive, and genuinely engages our guests.

Develop & Upskill Talent: Actively participate in the selection of team members and lead the ongoing training and professional development of the front‑of‑house staff.

Financial Stewardship: Monitor and manage financial and budgetary responsibilities, ensuring that operational standards are met while maintaining fiscal efficiency.

Administrative Compliance: Meet all timelines for payroll, service reports, accounts receivable, and human resources documentation as required.

Digital Operations: Proficiently operate web‑based ordering systems, process customer requests, manage menu updates.

Collaborative Partnerships: Maintain a high level of communication and partnership with the Cafe Manager and client stakeholders to ensure the cafe's objectives are consistently met.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Associates degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience..

Safety Leadership: Demonstrated ability to drive and enhance a culture focused on Food and Workplace Safety.

Supervisory Experience: A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in a similar high‑volume, premium food service or hospitality environment.

Relevant Experience: Prior experience in a restaurant, café, hotel, or high‑end events environment is a significant plus.

Inclusion: Proven ability to integrate diverse perspectives and experiences to build a cohesive team culture.

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction and guest‑facing hospitality.

Technical Proficiency: Proficient in computer and technical skills, including a working knowledge of Google Suite tools.

Certifications: ServSafe Certification is preferred.

Union Environment: Experience managing in a Union Environment is a plus.

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco

Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

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