Assistant Hospitality Manager

at  Just Fare

ABOUT JUST FARE

Just Fare is building a just world where food is a force for social change. We make good food — for people who enjoy eating, and for those who want a more equitable and just food system. Based in Oakland, CA, we offer food services for the workplace, event catering, design commercial kitchens and food programs, and operate a community kitchen. We ground everything we do in service of creating a more responsible and ethical world.
1% of our revenue supports donated meals made by our charitable arm, Just Fare Community Kitchen. So far, we have delivered over 445,000 meals to communities fighting food insecurity in the Bay Area.
Tastes good. Does good.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assistant Hospitality Manager will help to run the values-driven employee food program that we have built by overseeing our FOH teams at our client location. It is a great job for someone who is organized, communicative, patient, and loves people. You will lead efforts in constantly improving our food program, staying connected to the client community, and working with our program management team to implement changes and new systems. You will be our lifeline to the program and eyes and ears when we’re not there. You’ll lead a small team and be asked to problem solve and trust your gut daily. We are a growing start up with purpose and values and proud of it.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years experience in a professional hospitality environment with a passion for food & people
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, communication & patience
• Basic culinary skills and techniques (finishing/plating)
• Attendance and punctuality is required
• Ability to be a self-sufficient problem solver and make sound decisions on-the-fly
• Strong understanding of professional catering service etiquette
• Fun to be around
• Good knowledge of local food products, producers and farms
• Hungry to grow within a startup
• Extremely organized and disciplined
• Big picture thinker with ability to multitask
• Basic computer skills (docs, spreadsheets, google docs, etc.)
• Valid Driver’s License & Reliable Transportation (Preferred)
• Manager level Food Handler Certification

• Support in oversight of meals, snacks, drinks, and our delightful front of house team.
• Work closely with Hospitality Manager to create a culture of hospitality through your sunny disposition and the Fare way.
• Act as the main point of contact when the Workplace Hospitality Manager is not onsite at client communities.
• Oversee meal service set-up/breakdown, onsite food execution, food presentation, and transportation/delivery at multiple clients accounts.
• Problem solve any onsite issues with the front of the house team while onsite at client communities.
• Ensure proper recording of client participation, leftovers, and waste for consumption management.
• Oversee the recording of leftovers through proper heating, cooling in order to safely repurpose food or donate surplus to CBO partners
• Maintain and develop high standards for organization and cleanliness in the kitchen, storage, office and dining room
• Manage and produce client facing menus and signage for all offerings, including verifying allergens, and ingredients
• Engage, educate and develop relationships with our client communities
• Support opening and closing duties at HQ and client locations
• Continually work with us to develop and improve our food program, especially through tangible systems and processes