RESTAURANT MANAGER

Mendocino Farms Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Vacation - Up to 2 weeks of vacation

Employee assistance program

Parking & Transit Reimbursement

Discounted Tickets through Tickets at 

Pet Insurance

Free Mendo Meals on every shift

Clear path for growth and development

Job summary

Mendocino Farms in Santa Barbara is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a busy, guest-focused team onsite at 3851 State St. This full-time role requires strong leadership, coaching, and a hands-on approach to daily operations.

You will manage scheduling, inventory, and ordering, ensure exceptional guest experiences, and drive growth while maintaining high standards. Competitive pay ranges from $63,000 to $81,000 per year based on experience, with full benefits and a supportive team culture.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of happy, friendly staff and ensure excellent guest experiences.
• Coach and develop team members to improve performance daily.
• Oversee scheduling, inventory, and ordering to maintain high standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

People relations

Humility

Large-team management

Kitchen operations

Inventory & ordering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Santa Barbara, 3851 State St., Santa Barbara, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 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.

Does this get you excited?! Then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for!

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. * Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Santa Barbara, 3851 State St., Santa Barbara, California, United States of America