Assistant Manager

Coma Coffee Roasters; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Leadership growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Advancement into GM role

Job summary

Coma Coffee Roasters is seeking an Assistant Manager to support daily operations and grow into a General Manager role. You will lead a fast-paced team, deliver exceptional guest service, and help manage scheduling, inventory, and cost control.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, teamwork, and maintaining a high-energy, guest‑centric environment across shifts. This position offers growth opportunities in a supportive hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant experience, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Hands‑on, lead‑from‑the‑front mentality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while keeping cool under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overseeing daily operations and ensuring the restaurant runs smoothly.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new team members to set them up for success.
• Lead by example—deliver excellent guest service and foster a positive, team-first environment.
• Help manage scheduling, shift planning, and labor efficiency.
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, and control costs to meet financial goals.
• Resolve guest concerns and maintain high service standards.
• Keep the team motivated, informed, and accountable during every shift.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision‑making

Customer service

Job description

Are you a natural leader who knows how to motivate a team, solve problems on the fly, and keep the vibe high even during the busiest shifts? If you’ve got a passion for hospitality and the drive to grow into a leadership role, we want YOU as our next Assistant Manager!

What You’ll Do:

• Support the General Manager in overseeing daily operations and ensuring the restaurant runs smoothly.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new team members to set them up for success.
• Lead by example—deliver excellent guest service and foster a positive, team-first environment.
• Help manage scheduling, shift planning, and labor efficiency.
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, and control costs to meet financial goals.
• Step in to resolve guest concerns and maintain high service standards.
• Keep the team motivated, informed, and accountable during every shift.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1+ years of restaurant experience preferred, especially in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• A hands‑on, lead‑from‑the‑front mentality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while keeping cool under pressure.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, and great food.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• A supportive team and a fun, high‑energy work culture.
• Competitive pay and leadership growth opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling that works with your life.
• Real potential to advance into a General Manager role.