RESTAURANT MANAGER

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Up to 2 weeks of vacation

Employee assistance program

Parking & Transit Reimbursement

Discounted tickets

Pet Insurance

Free Mendo Meals

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Santa Clara is seeking a full-time Restaurant Manager to lead a team focused on delivering happiness through quality food and service. The role requires at least one year of high-volume restaurant management experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coach and develop the team. Benefits include vacation time, a 401(k) match, and free meals on every shift. Candidates must be ready to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in high-volume restaurant management.
• Ability to give effective feedback and develop team skills.
• Deadline-oriented and results-focused organization skills.
• Mastery of all restaurant positions before instructing others.
• Relationship building with guests and team members.
• Humble and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.
• Experience managing large teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
• Comfortable with kitchen duties, including ordering and inventory.

Skills

High-volume restaurant management experience

Team coaching and development

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Willingness to learn

Team management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Culinary skills

Job description

Job Description

Santa Clara, 2040 Wyatt Drive, Santa Clara, California, United States of America

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

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

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.

Santa Clara, 2040 Wyatt Drive, Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Santa Clara, 2040 Wyatt Drive, Santa Clara, California, United States of America

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.