Coffee Shop General Manager

Job Summary

Are you an experienced coffee professional with an entrepreneurial spirit? We are seeking a dedicated General Manager with an ownership opportunity to lead our team and drive our future growth for a soon-to-open independent coffee shop in Hanna City, IL. This is a unique partnership opportunity that combines hands-on, daily management with high-level strategic ownership. You won’t just be running a shop; you’ll be building a business and sharing in its success.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Collaborate with fellow owners to develop and execute the annual budget and long-term strategic plan.
• Drive the shop's financial performance by managing the P&L, analyzing key metrics, and making data-driven decisions.
• Lead initiatives for sales growth, including developing promotions, customer loyalty programs, and new revenue streams.
• Manage operating costs, including Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and labor, to meet or exceed profitability targets.

2. Daily Operations & Team Management

• Oversee all day-to-day functions to ensure an exceptional standard of product quality, service, and store cleanliness.
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle for all non-management staff: hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and performance management.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels, manage supplier relationships, and place all orders for coffee, milk, paper goods, and other supplies.
• Ensure the shop is a positive, safe, and efficient work environment for the entire team.

3. Marketing & Community Engagement

• Act as the face of the business, fostering a welcoming atmosphere and building strong relationships with our customers and community.
• Develop and execute a local marketing calendar to drive foot traffic and build brand loyalty.
• Manage the shop’s social media profiles (e.g., Instagram, Facebook), creating engaging content and interacting with our online community.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required: Minimum of 3-5 years of management experience in a high-volume coffee shop, café, or restaurant.
• Financial Acumen: Proven ability to read and manage a P&L statement, create budgets, and control costs effectively.
• Leadership: A natural leader with experience hiring, training, and developing a high-performing team.
• Operational Excellence: A passion for creating efficient systems and an obsession with quality and consistency.
• Marketing Savvy: Experience with local marketing and social media management for a consumer-facing brand.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a strong desire for ownership and the autonomy that comes with it.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Significant profit-sharing distributions based on ownership equity.
• The opportunity to build long-term wealth as a partner in a growing business.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate to lead and co-own this endeavor. We want to hear about your management philosophy and your vision for what makes a community coffee shop truly special.

Job Type: Full-time

Projected Total Compensation: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $60,000