Company description

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 a variety of services for workplaces; such as, Office Catering, Snack & Drink programs, event catering, commercial kitchen design 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 494,250 meals to communities fighting food insecurity in the Bay Area.

Tastes good. Does good.

Job description

Position Overview
The Assistant Manager Snack & Drink (S&D), Events will assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of events and on-site activations across all Snack & Drink client accounts, as well as, support with all Snack & Drink operations as needed. This position reports to and supports the Operations Manager for Snacks & Drinks and works closely with the Catering, Culinary, Logistics, and Account Management teams to deliver seamless client experiences.

This role is primarily based out of our San Francisco client sites, with regular travel throughout the Bay Area and occasional travel to other national markets as needed. The Events & Activations Manager will serve as the on-site lead for Snack & Drink events and activations, supporting event setup, service, and breakdown, and coordinating with the Catering team for events that include full food offerings.

The Events & Activations Manager will help train and supervise hourly Snack & Drink and event staff during activations and may cover shifts as needed to ensure smooth execution. This role will uphold Just Fare standards by ensuring events reflect our commitment to high-quality, delicious products while also aligning with company goals around waste reduction through thoughtful sourcing and service strategies.

Responsibilities
Event & Activation Execution

• Plan and execute Snack & Drink events and activations across client accounts (program launches, tastings, holidays, employee appreciation events, pop-ups).
• Serve as the on-site lead for activations, managing setup, service flow, and breakdown.
• Create and manage run-of-show timelines for each event.

Cross-Team Coordination

• Coordinate with the Catering team on events that include full food offerings beyond Snack & Drink service.
• Manage purchasing as necessary to include quarterly rotation of product, ensure accurate ordering, prep, and delivery.
• Align event details with Account Managers to ensure client expectations are met.

Client & On-Site Communication

• Act as the primary on-site point of contact for Snack & Drink events.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients before and during activations.
• Represent Just Fare positively and consistently in all client-facing interactions.
• Support as point of contact for all S&D client requests

Team Leadership & Staffing

• Help staff, supervise, and support hourly event and Snack & Drink service staff as necessary
• Provide clear direction on-site and ensure service standards are met.
• Support training and onboarding related to event execution.
• Partner with S&D leadership team on communication, training, and guidance of site teams to execute on S&D events and all S&D programming
• Proactive, hands on flexible attitude to support team when and where needed to execute on challenges in the moment.

Quality, Safety & Standards

• Ensure all events meet food safety, workplace safety, and company standards.
• Participate in QC and presentation standards across all S&D programming for clients (ie regular stocking sets, coffee services)
• Maintain consistent Just Fare branding, presentation, and service quality.
• Flag operational issues and improvement opportunities to Snack & Drink leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1+ years experience in client facing, account coordinator, events coordinator or similar role.
• 3+ years experience in a warehousing or route delivery preferably in a food operation with a passion for food and people
• Experience training, managing in shift activities and tasks for self and others.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, communication and patience
• Sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment
• Strong attention to detail and high level of customer focus
• Attendance and punctuality is required with schedule flexibility determined by needs
• Ability to be a self-sufficient problem solver and make sound decisions on-the-fly
• Basic Food Handler Certification
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation
• Basic understanding of workplace communication tools (such as Slack, Google Drive - Docs & Sheets, Asana, etc)
• Basic understanding of online inventory systems
• Experience with stocking and merchandising is a plus
• Smartphone needed for daily communications
• Must be able to lift up to 80lbs repetitively, load and unload products from vans, pallets.
• Must have Driver License and ability to drive and park cargo vans in the city.

Schedule & Expectations

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday with hours dependent on the service. You are responsible for managing your schedule, based on your shift availability, with your supervisor. This role requires out of state travel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages in an equitable tiered pay structure for all positions. Non-Negotiable.
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Full time employees receive Health, dental, and vision insurance and Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals
• All employees 401K (retirement account) - After 90 days
• Commuter (pre-tax) - After 30 days
• Meals provided daily onsite at Oakland Commissary Kitchen
• Opportunity to develop your skills, work with amazing people & be a part of a force for social change!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $29.00 - $29.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline