RESTAURANT MANAGER

Mendocino Farms; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Up to 2 weeks vacation

Employee assistance program

Parking & Transit Reimbursement

Discounted tickets

Pet Insurance

Free Mendo Meals

Path for growth

Job summary

A prominent restaurant chain in San Mateo is seeking a full-time Restaurant Manager to oversee operations and lead a team. Candidates should have over a year of experience in high-volume restaurant management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for building relationships. The position offers a salary between $63,000 - $81,000 annually, along with benefits such as 401(k) match, vacation, and free meals. The ideal candidate should be organized and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of high-volume restaurant or related hospitality management experience.
• Strong coach – gives effective feedback, grows the team every day.
• Organized – deadline-oriented and focused on driving results.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of happy, friendly foodies in a busy restaurant environment.
• Master every position in the restaurant while training team members.
• Build relationships with guests and team members.

Skills

High-volume restaurant management experience

Effective feedback skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Microsoft Office proficiency

Culinary skills

Job description

San Mateo, 1060 Park Place, San Mateo, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, April 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM

RESTAURANT MANAGER - FULL TIME - ONSITE

$63,000 - $81,000 per year, based on experience

We’re not just selling sandwiches and salads. We’re selling Happy!

Mendocino Farms is looking for talented RESTAURANT MANAGERS who can lead a team of happy, friendly foodies.

Perks and Benefits:

• 401(k) Match, and other ancillary benefits
• Vacation - Up to 2 weeks of vacation per year!
• Employee assistance program
• Parking & Transit Reimbursement
• Discounted tickets through Tickets at Work
• Pet Insurance
• Free and delicious Mendo Meals on every shift!
• Clear path for growth and development

Competitive Pay:

• All Mendo Managers are paid on a bi-weekly basis

Schedule:

• Full-Time Availability
• We are seeking individuals who can work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

We’re Looking for Managers that have the following:

• 1+ years of high-volume restaurant or related hospitality management experience
• Strong coach – gives effective feedback, grows the team every day
• Organized – deadline-oriented and focused on driving results
• Ready to master every position in the restaurant before trying to teach someone else
• Cares about people – builds relationships with guests and team members
• Humble – eager to learn from a dynamic, growing restaurant group
• Experience with managing a large team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Comfortable in the kitchen, skilled at ordering & inventory

About Mendo:

We were founded with the vision to offer so much more than food, and since 2005, we’ve never let the spark of happiness go out. We sell Happy!

Food is our love language! We connect guests to culinary adventure with our approachably adventurous menu. We use fresh ingredients you can feel good about. We believe that every guest is a friend we haven’t made yet or one we’re welcoming back.

There is no “I” in Mendo. Mendocino Farms is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Mendocino Farms will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

San Mateo, 1060 Park Place, San Mateo, California, United States of America