Cafe Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking an energetic, motivated, and experienced Café Manager to join our vibrant café team! This is a hands-on management position for someone with strong barista experience who is equally comfortable leading a team, overseeing daily operations, and working directly with customers.

The Café Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the café and serving as a key leader for the team. This person will work closely with the owner and management to maintain high standards of customer service, beverage and food quality, cleanliness, food safety, and employee performance.

The ideal candidate will have previous barista experience as well as leadership or management experience in a café, restaurant, bakery, or other food-service environment. We are especially interested in someone with bakery, culinary, or food preparation experience who is excited about helping us expand our food program and potentially develop a brunch menu.

This is a hands-on position. The Café Manager should be comfortable stepping behind the bar, preparing drinks, assisting with food service, and working alongside the team while also taking responsibility for the overall operation of the café.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily café operations and serve as the primary leader on the floor while reporting to ownership and management.
• Lead by example by working alongside the team in barista service, food preparation, and customer service.
• Delegate tasks, coordinate workflow, and ensure opening, closing, cleaning, stocking, and daily operations are completed properly.
• Train, coach, and support team members while maintaining company standards and addressing day-to-day employee concerns.
• Prepare high-quality coffee, espresso drinks, teas, specialty beverages, and food items while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures are followed.
• Monitor inventory, communicate ordering needs, and identify equipment or operational issues.
• Handle customer questions and concerns and maintain a welcoming, high-quality guest experience.
• Oversee cash handling, register balancing, and POS operations using systems such as Square.
• Help develop and improve our food program, including baked goods, seasonal offerings, and future brunch offerings.
• Utilize bakery, culinary, or food-preparation experience to assist with recipe development, menu planning, and efficient food production.
• Communicate regularly with ownership and management regarding staffing, operations, inventory, customer feedback, and opportunities for improvement.

Pay: $15–$20/hour, based on experience and qualifications. We are open to hiring one full-time Café Manager or two part-time Café Managers, depending on the candidates and scheduling needs. We are willing to tailor the role and schedule around the right candidates.

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20