Assistant Manager: Grow into Store Leader in Coffee

Mill Coffee & Tea; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

The Mill Coffee & Tea in Lincoln, NE is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead store operations and support the Store Manager on a daily basis. This role emphasizes coaching, guest experience, and staff development in a fast-paced cafe environment.

You’ll open/close, manage schedules, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while championing a positive, collaborative culture and hands-on leadership on the floor.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hospitality experience.
• 1+ year of supervisory or shift lead experience.
• Interest in coffee and tea and desire to learn craft.
• Exceptional customer service and ability to handle difficult situations calmly.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with scheduling, inventory, cash handling, and basic store financials.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations; food handler certification preferred.
• Comfort with touchscreen POS systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the store, lead shifts, delegate tasks, and ensure work gets done.
• Coach and mentor team; provide real-time feedback and performance conversations.
• Maintain guest experience with top-tier hospitality and handle guest concerns empathetically.
• Train and onboard new hires; track training plans to completion.
• Support inventory counts, ordering, cash handling, and daily reconciliation.
• Coordinate events and community engagement; manage bookings and service flow.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & Feedback

Communication

Customer Service

Team Building

Organizational Skills

Conflict Resolution

Hospitality

Tools

POS Systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Mill Coffee & Tea in Lincoln, NE is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead store operations and support the Store Manager on a daily basis. This role emphasizes coaching, guest experience, and staff development in a fast-paced cafe environment.

You’ll open/close, manage schedules, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while championing a positive, collaborative culture and hands-on leadership on the floor.