Assistant Cafe Hospitality Manager
Position Title: Assistant Cafe Hospitality Manager
Salary: 70,304-76,000
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Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!
Job Summary
The Assistant Café/Hospitality Manager supports the day-to-day operation of the café while extending that support into events, microkitchen management, and the supervision of hourly staff. This role is a hands-on partner to the Café Manager, stepping in to lead shifts, coordinate service, and keep both routine operations and special occasions running smoothly. It suits someone who is equally comfortable managing a busy service line and coordinating a client event, and who enjoys developing people along the way.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Café Operations
• Support the Café Manager in overseeing daily café operations, including opening/closing procedures, service flow, food safety, and quality standards.
• Step in as manager-on-duty to lead shifts, resolve service issues in real time, and keep operations running smoothly in the Café Manager's absence.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portioning to ensure consistency with brand and client standards.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and vendor coordination to control cost and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, and support audit readiness.
Events Support
• Partner with the events team to plan, staff, and execute catered functions, client meetings, and special occasions.
• Coordinate setup, service, and breakdown for events, ensuring presentation and service quality meet client expectations.
• Serve as an on-site point of contact during events, troubleshooting issues and adjusting staffing or logistics as needed.
Microkitchen Management
• Oversee stocking, freshness, and presentation standards across assigned microkitchen locations.
• Coordinate replenishment schedules and communicate supply needs to the broader operations team.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs to ensure microkitchens remain clean, organized, and fully stocked.
People Management
• Supervise, train, and coach hourly associates, providing day-to-day direction and performance feedback.
• Assist with scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage across the café, events, and microkitchen locations.
• Support onboarding of new team members and reinforce ongoing training on service standards and procedures.
• Help foster a positive, collaborative team culture and address routine employee relations matters, escalating as appropriate.
Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience in food service, hospitality, or café management, including some supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across daily operations, events, and staff supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work directly with clients and guests.
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards; ServSafe certification preferred.
• Comfortable working a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends as events require.
• Proficiency with basic scheduling, inventory, or POS systems.
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Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1555190
Bon Appetit
BRYAN GONI
Nearest Major Market: Santa Barbara
Nearest Secondary Market: Santa Maria
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Food Service, Chef, Culinary, Hospitality
