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GENERAL MANAGER at Mendocino Farms

Mendocino Farms No longer available $83,200 - $98,000/year

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Walnut Creek, 1895 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, California, United States of America

Job Description

GENERAL MANAGER - FULL TIME - ONSITE

$83,200 - $98,000 per year, based on experience

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

Mendocino Farms is looking for talentedGENERAL 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
  • Bonus 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:

  • 2+ 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!

Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity to become part of the Mendo Team!

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, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Walnut Creek, 1895 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, California, United States of America

$83k - $98k is fair for General and Operations Managers nationally

National salary averages
$83k - $98k
↓ 12% vs typical mid-level
Entry
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Senior roles pay 144% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

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Hiring leverage
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Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
High mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

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Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
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Likely Possible Unlikely

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Job Growth →
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Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
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Specialize
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Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+4%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
308,700 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024