Cafe Manager

Eurest USA; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest USA is seeking a Cafe Manager for Santa Clara, CA, to lead day-to-day cafe operations, supervise staff, and ensure high standards of service and sanitation. The role involves managing budgets, coordinating promotions, and driving sales within a corporate dining environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience in restaurants, hotels, or corporate dining, with strong MS Office skills and ServSafe or health certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership experience supervising food service staff.
• Experience managing budgets and financial responsibilities in a cafe/food service setting.
• Proven ability to plan, market, and execute promotions or events.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise, train, and coach associates.
• Plan, market, and execute special events/promotions in the cafe.
• Ensure sanitation and cleaning standards are met.
• Operate within the budget and identify ways to improve the business.
• Manage cafe operations on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Eurest

Position Title: CAFE MANAGER-SANTA CLARA, CA

Salary: $75,000-$80,000/annually

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

This individual will be responsible for the supervision of the food service operation, ensuring the standards of excellence are met. They will supervise associates and support financial responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Hires, supervises, trains, and coaches associates.


• Plans, markets and executes special events/promotions in the cafe


• Ensures compliance with proper sanitation and cleaning standards


• Operates within the budget and identifies new ways to improve the business


• Manages cafe operations


• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree


• At least 1-3 years of relevant experience


• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations


• Operational knowledge of cash handling procedures and food service equipment


• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet


• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical


• Dental


• 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


• Commuter Benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)


• Paid Parental Leave


• 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, or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Eurest.pdf

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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.