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Cafe Manager

Viva la Dough LLC
Lakewood, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026

A Cafe Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a cafe, including managing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining business health. This involves handling inventory, finances, marketing, and ensuring high standards for cleanliness, quality, and health/safety compliance. Cafe Managers are also responsible for developing menus, managing supply chains, and resolving customer complaints.

Key Responsibilities:

* Operations: Opening and closing the cafe, managing daily shifts, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring smooth service.

* Staff Management: Recruiting, training, scheduling, motivating, and managing the performance of baristas and servers.

* Customer Service: Handling customer complaints professionally, building customer relationships, and ensuring positive experiences.

* Inventory & Supplies: Ordering stock, managing inventory, controlling costs, and coordinating with suppliers.

* Financials: Managing budgets, tracking expenses and revenue, handling cash and POS systems, and reporting on profit margins.

* Marketing & Menu: Developing promotions, planning menus, and ensuring quality standards for food and drinks.

* Compliance: Enforcing health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

* Leadership, communication, time management, and organizational skills.

* Experience in the food, beverage, or hospitality industry.

* Knowledge of POS systems, inventory control, and budgeting.

* Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and local laws.

* Barista skills and knowledge of coffee and beverages.

Typical Duties:

* Creating staff schedules and managing cash drawers and till reconciliation.

* Performing basic barista tasks and planning promotions and discounts.

* Checking and maintaining equipment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000

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