At Abilis, we shape communities in which people of all abilities participate and contribute as equal citizens.

POSITION: Café Shift Manager 

PROGRAM ASSIGNMENT: The Café at Greenwich Library

SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri, 35 hours/week

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training, and supervising café staff.
Preparing weekly work schedules for staff and finding suitable replacements in cases of staff absence.
Ensuring that all café expenses are within budget and identifying ways to decrease operational costs.
Receiving delivered café supplies and verifying that the correct items and quantities have been delivered.
Taking inventory of café supplies and ordering new stock as needed.
Resolving customer complaints regarding food quality and customer service.
Suggesting new menu items based on customers' preferences and feedback.
Identifying strategies to retain and attract customers.
Welcoming customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payments.
Preparing foods, such as sandwiches or baked goods, brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers.
Packaging food and beverages for sale.
Selling coffee and tea blends, highlighting the differences between items and educating customers about brewing methods.
Cleaning and restocking work and dining areas, emptying trash, and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality.
Updating signage and displays to attract customers.
Taking inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter.
Adhering to all food safety regulations and quality controls.

Starting Pay Rate: $17.25/hour

Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability Insurance and Paid Time Off - Available for Full Time Staff after 90 days of employment

401k Retirement Fund Available for Full Time Staff after 1 year of employment

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Proven management experience in the hospitality industry.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. In compliance with the executive order from the state, all Abilis employees must also be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All new staff will be required to present CDC proof of vaccination upon date of hire.