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Fremont, CA · On-site

AMAX is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of commercial ... restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries ...

AMAX

Contract Administrator

Fremont, CA · On-site

AMAX is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of commercial ... restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries ...

AMAX

Contract Administrator

Fremont, CA

AMAX is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of commercial ... restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract restaurant in the United States is $26.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the primary challenges faced by managers in a contract restaurant setting, and how can they overcome them?

Managers in contract restaurant settings often face challenges such as meeting strict client expectations, ensuring consistent food quality, and adapting to fluctuating guest volumes. Success in this environment requires strong communication skills to collaborate with clients and team members, solid organizational abilities to manage inventory and staffing efficiently, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Building a flexible team and regularly reviewing service standards can help contract restaurant managers overcome these challenges and maintain high client satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract restaurant manager?

To thrive as a Contract Restaurant Manager, you need expertise in food service operations, budgeting, and staff management, often supported by a degree in hospitality or business. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and relevant certifications like ServSafe are typically expected. Outstanding leadership, customer service, and organizational skills set top performers apart in this role. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring efficient operations, high-quality service, and profitability in a competitive contract-based restaurant environment.

What is the difference between Contract Restaurant vs Contract Chef?

AspectContract RestaurantContract Chef
CredentialsExperience in restaurant operations, food safety certificationsCooking certifications, culinary training, food safety
Work EnvironmentRestaurant settings, fast-paced kitchensVarious kitchens, private events, catering
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, hospitality industryRestaurants, catering companies, private clients
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for restaurant-based roles, operational positionsSeeking culinary roles, cooking expertise

Contract Restaurant roles focus on managing or supporting restaurant operations, while Contract Chefs are primarily responsible for preparing food. Both require culinary skills and certifications, but their work environments and responsibilities differ. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find roles aligned with their skills and career goals.

What is a contract restaurant?

A contract restaurant is a dining facility that is operated by a third-party food service company rather than the organization that owns the location. These restaurants typically serve businesses, schools, hospitals, or other institutions under a contract agreement. The contract outlines the services provided, menu options, pricing, and quality standards. This arrangement allows the host organization to offer food services without directly managing daily operations.
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Infographic showing various Contract Restaurant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $54,445 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

Contract Administrator

Meritage Hospitality Group

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Meritage Hospitality Group rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Meritage Hospitality Group is seeking a Contract Administrator to join the team!
What You'll Do:
The Contract Administrator is the primary point of contact for purposes of contracting with and managing relationships with various utilities and service providers for our restaurants. Contract Administrators also work directly with counties and municipalities during the acquisition of existing franchise restaurants and opening of new restaurants to ensure that all necessary licensing requirements have been fully satisfied.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
Contract Setup
  • Setup services and ensure equipment delivered timely for newly built and acquired stores.
  • Assist with vendor selection in connection with new and acquired restaurants.
  • Setup vendors in contract management system.
  • Collect and track certificates of insurance from new service providers.
  • Assist with negotiation of contracts.

Contract Management
  • Maintain contract tracking system to be able to track and renew contracts in a timely fashion.
  • Manage service contracts and vendor information for various service providers such as landscaping, snowplowing, used cooking oil, pest control, grease extraction, hood cleaning, CO2 and trash collection across multiple markets.
  • Manage utility contracts associated with new and acquired restaurants including assisting with the selection of utility providers in deregulated markets.
  • Track compliance services to ensure vendors complete the services as scheduled and required by state, county, and local municipalities, and by our insurance providers.
  • Ensure contract coverage across all locations for required services to avoid service disruption.

Contract Budgets & Invoicing
  • Assist in creating budget each year based on existing contracts and upcoming renewals (including setting company goals for contract increases).
  • Maintain vendor performance vs. budget throughout the year, reviewing as new contracts are signed or renewals completed.
  • Administration of CMMS System as it relates to vendor quotes, review and invoice approval and management.
  • Other duties as assigned

What We Expect From You
The team at Meritage is made up of dedicated, hard-working individuals who exemplify the core values of Meritage. This team has high expectations for themselves and anyone who desires to join them. They also have a lot of fun together and truly enjoy working with one another. It is a team where excellence is expected and accomplishments are celebrated. To join this team, you'll need to demonstrate the same high standards. You'll also need the following qualifications:
Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to track numerous contracts, renewal dates, and vendors simultaneously without items slipping through the cracks.
  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication for working with vendors, utility providers, and municipal offices.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (sorting, filtering, and basic formulas) and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn a contract-management or CMMS platform.
  • Basic numeracy and comfort reviewing invoices, quotes, and budget figures for accuracy and discrepancies.
  • Customer-service and relationship-management orientation when coordinating with service providers.
  • Ability to read and interpret straightforward contract terms, certificates of insurance, and service schedules.
  • Sound problem-solving and dependable follow-through to resolve service gaps and billing or compliance issues.
  • Effective time management and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced, multimarket environment.
  • Discretion and good judgment when handling confidential vendor and company information.
  • A collaborative team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision following training.

Education & Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, finance, or a related field is preferred.
  • 1 to 2 years of administrative, procurement, vendor-coordination, or contract-support experience; relevant internship or coursework will be considered.

What You Can Expect From Us
As a member of Meritage, you will enjoy the following benefits:
  • Competitive base salary and bonus plans
  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and HSA options
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • 401k
  • Meal discounts at all Meritage affiliated restaurants
  • Plus various additional perks and benefits

Meritage Hospitality Group, headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, is one of the nation's premier restaurant operators with more than 300 restaurants operating in 15 states. We are one of the largest Wendy's franchisees and just opened our first Bojangles restaurant. In addition to quick service, we have developed West Michigan casual dining concepts The Blue Porch and Morning Belle. Each of our concepts deliver a distinct dining experience for our guests and a work environment rich with opportunity for our approximately 9,000 team members.
At Meritage, we are Inspired by Opportunity and Achieve Success Through Service. We live by our five Core Values - Uncommon Hospitality, Run It Like You Own It, Collective Genius, The Sky is the Limit, and We Love What We Do.
Now is the time to join!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion is at the heart of our business.

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