Assistant Café Manager - Groundfloor Leader in Houston

Merit Coffee Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Coffee Co. in Houston is seeking an Assistant Café Manager to open our new location and help build a strong, people-first culture from day one.

You will partner with the Café Manager to drive operations, develop the team through coaching, and ensure an exceptional customer experience with high standards of service and cleanliness across shifts. This is a ground-floor leadership role with growth opportunities as we expand.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in coffee, food service, or retail.
• Operational mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead, coach, and hold a team accountable.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Passion for developing people and building strong teams.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of café operations: staffing, scheduling, inventory, and performance.
• Coach and develop team members through real-time feedback and training.
• Maintain high standards for service, quality, and cleanliness.
• Help drive accountability and performance across the team.
• Step in to lead shifts and problem-solve in real time.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational mindset

Lead and coach

Fast-paced environment

People development

Job description

Merit Coffee Co. in Houston is seeking an Assistant Café Manager to open our new location and help build a strong, people-first culture from day one.

You will partner with the Café Manager to drive operations, develop the team through coaching, and ensure an exceptional customer experience with high standards of service and cleanliness across shifts. This is a ground-floor leadership role with growth opportunities as we expand.