Cafe Manager - LuLu Fresh

Café Manager — LuLu Fresh
St. Louis | Full-Time | Management

About Us

We’re not your average café. At LuLu Fresh, our mission is to create a space that energizes, nourishes, and inspires. From thoughtfully crafted specialty coffees and matchas to salads and bowls made with fresh, feel-good ingredients—every item on our menu is designed to make you glow from the inside out.

We are a modern, wellness-forward café committed to nourishing food and inspiring art that nurtures creativity and well-being.

If you’re passionate about creating experiences through food, drink, and art—and have the leadership experience to back it up—we’d love to meet you.

Position Overview

As Café Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the café, ensuring a seamless, elevated guest experience while managing a small team. You’ll be responsible for leading with intention, maintaining operational excellence, and cultivating a welcoming, wellness-centric environment.

This role requires prior experience managing a café or coffee-focused food & beverage business.

What You'll Do

Operations & Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day café operations (open/close, cash handling, cleanliness)
• Hire, train, and coach a small team of baristas and café staff
• Manage scheduling, payroll, and labor costs
• Handle inventory, production kitchen, vendor relations, and daily deliveries
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations

Guest Experience

• Cultivate a warm, knowledgeable, and personalized guest experience
• Handle customer feedback with grace and a solution-first mindset
• Ensure consistent drink and food quality across all offerings
• Maintain the ambiance and aesthetic of the café space

Menu & Product

• Collaborate with R&D team on seasonal menus and wellness-based offerings
• Ensure barista training and beverage consistency
• Stay updated on coffee, matcha, and specialty drink trends

Business Development & Marketing

• Monitor sales performance and identify areas for growth
• Collaborate on promotions, events, and community partnerships
• Assist in creating and posting content for social media (optional but encouraged)

What We’re Looking For

• 2–3 years of experience managing a café, coffee shop, or wellness food concept
• ServeSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Deep knowledge of coffee, espresso, matcha, and specialty drinks
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience with POS and inventory systems
• Organized, solution-focused, and calm under pressure
• Flexible availability, including some weekends/holidays

Bonus Skills (Not Required, but a Plus!)

• Barista training or certification.
• Event planning or community engagement experience.
• Visual merchandising or café design sensibility.

What We Offer

• Employee discounts on all food, drinks, and art
• Specialized Training in our San Francisco location
• Opportunities for growth in a values-driven, expanding company
• Supportive, inclusive, and vibrant work culture

To Apply

Please submit your resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000