What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafe Manager - Dallas/Lakewood position at Merit Coffee Co.?
Who We’re Looking For
Merit Coffee is searching for passionate, people-first leaders who love great coffee, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and know how to build strong teams and meaningful customer experiences. Our Café Managers bring positive energy, accountability, and a genuine love for hospitality. You care deeply about quality, community, and creating a welcoming place for both guests and team members. If you’re excited about growing with a brand, developing people, and leading with heart, this role is for you!
Position Summary
The Café Manager is responsible for overseeing daily café operations while leading, inspiring, and developing a high-performing team. This role ensures exceptional customer service, consistent product quality, operational excellence, and alignment with brand standards. The Café Manager serves as a role model for the brand and is accountable for achieving sales goals, maintaining compliance, and fostering a welcoming café environment.
Essential Duties
Lead, collaborate, inspire, and train the café barista team
Interview and hire new team members
Work as part of an enthusiastic, fun, high-energy team
Implement and monitor compliance with store policies and practices
Perform administrative duties, including ordering, scheduling, inventory, and other operational tasks
Open and close the café, completing all required duties and expectations
Maintain a clean, organized, and well-presented café, bar, and workspace
Achieve monthly sales targets and performance goals
Prepare specialty coffee beverages of the highest quality, as well as other drinks and food items
Maintain up-to-date coffee knowledge and clearly communicate product information to customers
Adhere to all food safety regulations and quality control standards
Qualifications
Previous café, coffee, or hospitality management experience preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Passion for coffee, quality, and customer experience
Ability to work flexible schedules, including opening and closing shifts
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Vision & Dental insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Free coffee, of course :)
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We are currently managing all recruiting efforts in-house and are not partnering with external agencies. We kindly ask that agencies do not reach out or submit candidates for this role.
Merit Coffee is searching for passionate, people-first leaders who love great coffee, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and know how to build strong teams and meaningful customer experiences. Our Café Managers bring positive energy, accountability, and a genuine love for hospitality. You care deeply about quality, community, and creating a welcoming place for both guests and team members. If you’re excited about growing with a brand, developing people, and leading with heart, this role is for you!
Position Summary
The Café Manager is responsible for overseeing daily café operations while leading, inspiring, and developing a high-performing team. This role ensures exceptional customer service, consistent product quality, operational excellence, and alignment with brand standards. The Café Manager serves as a role model for the brand and is accountable for achieving sales goals, maintaining compliance, and fostering a welcoming café environment.
Essential Duties
Lead, collaborate, inspire, and train the café barista team
Interview and hire new team members
Work as part of an enthusiastic, fun, high-energy team
Implement and monitor compliance with store policies and practices
Perform administrative duties, including ordering, scheduling, inventory, and other operational tasks
Open and close the café, completing all required duties and expectations
Maintain a clean, organized, and well-presented café, bar, and workspace
Achieve monthly sales targets and performance goals
Prepare specialty coffee beverages of the highest quality, as well as other drinks and food items
Maintain up-to-date coffee knowledge and clearly communicate product information to customers
Adhere to all food safety regulations and quality control standards
Qualifications
Previous café, coffee, or hospitality management experience preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Passion for coffee, quality, and customer experience
Ability to work flexible schedules, including opening and closing shifts
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Vision & Dental insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Free coffee, of course :)
#CoffeeJobs #HospitalityJobs #CafeManager #RestaurantManager #TeamLeadership #ServiceIndustry #FoodAndBeverage #DallasJobs #DallasCoffee
We are currently managing all recruiting efforts in-house and are not partnering with external agencies. We kindly ask that agencies do not reach out or submit candidates for this role.