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Area Manager

Colectivo Coffee
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026
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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Title: Area Manager

Department: Retail

Reports to: President

Schedule: Full-time/Exempt

Position Summary

The Café Area Manager is responsible for all Madison cafes and will work primarily in the field, providing hands-on coaching, training and operations support to achieve positive financial results in the spirit of Colectivo Coffee’s Mission, Values, and Culture. The Area Manager will provide leadership to deliver a remarkable experience for our customers and co-workers as it relates to Colectivo Coffee’s Mission and Values. Come join our Madison team and enjoy generous PTO, a 401K, comprehensive benefits, and quarterly bonuses!

Specific Responsibilities

Team Management:

  • Hire, train and develop cafe leadership/managers using Colectivo’s principles.
  • Maintain optimal cafe staffing levels and assess recruiting strategies as needed.
  • Work alongside the people team to handle human resources tasks including onboarding, new hire training and register training.

Operations Oversight

  • Mentor, train, and coach managers and leadership team on various café operations aspects such as customer experience, scheduling, recruitment, teamwork, sales forecasting, payroll management, inventory management, and facility maintenance.
  • Conduct regular Leadership Meetings and Area Meetings with Café Managers.
  • Ensure consistent rollout of new products and maintain quality across all cafes.

Quality Assurance And Financial Management

  • Regularly visit cafes, document findings, and provide feedback to café managers and staff.
  • Drive positive financial results by increasing sales and managing expenses, including labor and waste.
  • Contribute to the budgeting process by providing construction and competitor information, as well as addressing facilities issues.
  • Complete Café Manager reviews and conduct Shift Leader and Café Manager interviews.

Other Responsibilities

  • Perform any additional duties as required to support café operations effectively.

Requirements

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

  • This position requires a four-year degree or equivalent experience in progressively responsible management in restaurant environments.
  • Excellent leadership skills with ability to coach, motivate and cultivate those skills in others.
  • Proficient in POS functions and computer programs such as Word, Excel, Email, Paylocity, NetSuite, 7Shift, and other programs.
  • Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays. Minimum of 45 hours per week.
  • Valid driver license and ability to travel to café locations.

Salary Description

$75,000-$80,000 Bonus

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000

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