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Assistant Cafe Manager

Bon Appétit Management Company
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
Bon Appetit

  • We are hiring immediately for a Assistant Cafe Manager position.
  • Location: Sunnyvale, CA
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday 6.30am - 4.30pm
  • Pay Range: $76,240.00 - 78,000.00 annually

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Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Cafe Manager to join our Bon Appétit team. The Assistant Cafe Manager plays a crucial role in the overall success and operational excellence of the café, acting as a pivotal leader in delivering world-class service.

In this role, you will ensure adherence to our partner’s culture and guidelines, local Health Department regulations, and Bon Appétit’s unwavering standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation. Working closely alongside the Cafe Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the café, with a particular focus on the development, and performance management of our valued team members. You will be instrumental in motivating and directing every associate to achieve operational objectives, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and fostering a strong, collaborative relationship with our clients.

Bon Appetit is deeply committed to a culture of workplace and food safety, which you will champion every day! As the Assistant Cafe Manager, you will set the standard for responsible practices, ensuring the well-being of you, our guests and our valued team members.

The Food program’s vision is to inspire and enable the world to make food choices and use food experiences to develop more sustainable lifestyles and communities. Apply now and become an integral part of our philosophy!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Workplace & Food Safety: Rigorously manage safety standards, including meticulous allergen management, to ensure guest well-being and total operational compliance.
    • Culture of Safety: Attend monthly safety meetings, participate in rigorous safety inspections, and ensure that all daily operations meet or exceed corporate safety benchmarks.
  • Exceptional Hospitality: Establish and maintain a consistent expectation of hospitality that is warm, inclusive, and genuinely engages our guests.
  • Develop & Upskill Talent: Actively participate in the selection of team members and lead the ongoing training and professional development of the front-of-house staff.
  • Financial Stewardship: Monitor and manage financial and budgetary responsibilities, ensuring that operational standards are met while maintaining fiscal efficiency.
  • Administrative Compliance: Meet all timelines for payroll, service reports, accounts receivable, and human resources documentation as required.
  • Digital Operations: Proficiently operate web-based ordering systems, process customer requests, manage menu updates.
  • Collaborative Partnerships: Maintain a high level of communication and partnership with the Cafe Manager and client stakeholders to ensure the cafe's objectives are consistently met.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree is preferred, not required.
  • Safety Leadership: Demonstrated ability to drive and enhance a culture focused on Food and Workplace Safety.
  • Supervisory Experience: A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in a similar high-volume, premium food service or hospitality environment.
  • Relevant Experience: Prior experience in a restaurant, café, hotel, or high-end events environment is a significant plus.
  • Inclusion: Proven ability to integrate diverse perspectives and experiences to build a cohesive team culture.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction and guest-facing hospitality.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in computer and technical skills, including a working knowledge of Google Suite tools.
  • Certifications: ServSafe Certification is preferred.
  • Union Environment: Experience managing in a Union Environment is a plus.

While this schedule and location are currently projected, they are flexible and may be adjusted to meet evolving business demands, including coverage needs.

Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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 for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

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