The Meridian – Restaurant Assistant Manager $53,651/year

Workstream; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Shift meal

Employee discount

401k with match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Café Yumm! The Meridian in Eugene, OR is seeking a Restaurant Assistant Manager. This full‑time role oversees operations in the absence of the Restaurant Manager and helps staff develop to move into a Restaurant Manager position.

Responsibilities include training across stations, supervising staff, managing orders and deposits, and ensuring top guest service while driving store profitability. We offer strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon Food Handler’s Permit.
• Possess a valid State-issued driver’s license with a satisfactory MVR.
• Possess or be able to obtain a ServSafe Food Manager Certificate.
• Associate degree and related experience; bachelor’s preferred.
• At least one year in restaurant industry with supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Train staff across all restaurant stations and ensure quality service.
• Order, receive, and account for food, equipment, and supplies.
• Count cash drawers, maintain safety, and run bank deposits.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, counsel, and discipline team members.
• Investigate and resolve guest complaints.
• Drive sales and profitability of the restaurant.
• Manage labor, COGS, supplies, and service speed.
• Assist with schedule writing and shift coverage.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS system

Job description

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment? Do you have supervisory experience and are looking to take the next step into management? Are you passionate about healthy lifestyles and beautiful food? If so, we want to hear from you!

Café Yumm! has an opening for a full-time Restaurant Assistant Manager at Cafe Yumm! The Meridian on 18th and Willamette near South Eugene High School in Eugene, OR. This position will need to be available to cover evenings and weekends.

Wages & Benefits:

• Starting base wage of $53,651 annually.
• HEALTHY and FREE shift meal with organic, ethically sourced ingredients - offered at every shift worked.
• 20% discount on Café Yumm! food and retail items at any Company-Owned Café Yumm! location.
• Company-paid sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program available to all Team Members and their households on day one.
• 401k plan with up to 4% employer match.
• Subsidized training and certification (e.g., ServSafe Food Manager Certificate).
• Discretionary bonuses, including store performance incentives per quarter.
• 100% company-paid employee medical/vision, dental, and life insurance with access to buy-up options such as FSA, HSA, DCRA, hospitalization and critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and more.
• 20 days of Paid Time Off annually, which increases with tenure.
• 11 paid Holidays annually.

Restaurant Assistant Managers provide management in the absence of or in conjunction with the Restaurant Manager. Restaurant Assistant Managers gain skills and experience with Café Yumm! to eventually move into a Restaurant Manager role.

All Team Members must be familiar with and follow to the best of their ability the Mission Statement and Statement of Core Values found at the end of this posting.

Job Responsibilities:

All responsibilities are completed in conjunction with or in the absence of the Restaurant Manager and/or Area Manager.

• Display a high degree of competency and ability to train others on all stations in the restaurant: cashier, deluxe bar, dishwasher, expeditor, food preparation, grill/salads, starts/hot bar.
• Order, receive, and account for food, equipment, and supplies.
• Count cash drawers, maintain safe, and run bank deposits.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, counsel, and when necessary, discipline, and terminate Team Members.
• Investigate and resolve guest complaints.
• Drive sales and profitability of the restaurant.
• Manage key indicators of profitability including labor, COGS, supplies, speed of service, etc.
• Assist Restaurant Manager with schedule writing. Arrange shift coverage or fill in when needed.

Job Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older.
• Available to work any shift, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Available to work long hours if necessary – 8 to 12 hours a day, 45 hours per week, sometimes 7 days a week.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Prioritization, time management, organizational, problem prevention, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient use of personal computer and Microsoft Office.
• Sufficient command of the English language to be able to order and receive product, check product against a delivery sheet or an order sheet, communicate orders to others, and read and understand the POS system.

Your Education and Experience:

• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon Food Handler’s Permit.
• Possess a valid State-issued driver’s license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record pursuant to company policies.
• Possess or be able to obtain a ServSafe Food Manager Certificate.
• Associate degree and equivalent related experience or substantial experience within the restaurant industry is required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least one (1) year in the restaurant industry, holding more positions with greater responsibility, including supervisory/management experience.

What is Café Yumm!?:

• Local restaurant focused on sustainable, ethical, and healthy food.
• Mission-centric and growing company that values its Team Members.
• Twenty-two locations across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
• Expanding retail grocery business—our famous Yumm! Sauce® and fan-favorite Jalapeño Sesame Salsa.

Café Yumm! Purpose

To nourish humanity and the world.

Café Yumm! Mission

To be the leader in providing exceptional products and services which promote a Soul satisfying…Deeply nourishing® lifestyle.

Café Yumm! Values

• Integrity
• Enthusiasm
• Gratitude
• Respect

Café Yumm! The Meridian is an equal opportunity employer.

Café Yumm! The Meridian complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact People Operations at [phone].

Café Yumm! restaurants offer delightful food prepared fresh and served FAST throughout the Northwest with sustainable, organic, and locally sourced ingredients. The menu includes signature Yumm! Bowls® made famous by Yumm! Sauce®, wraps, soups, salads, catering, and more. Café Yumm! has received numerous awards for eco-friendly values and operates with a social, environmental, and economic Triple Bottom Line.