Cafe Assistant General Manager - Southlake

Ascension Coffee; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Coffee in Southlake, TX seeks a dynamic Café Assistant General Manager to support the Café General Manager and Kitchen Manager in daily operations on-site. You will lead, coach, and develop staff, manage scheduling and inventory, and drive profitability while upholding safety and quality standards.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, stellar service, and collaboration with brand leadership to grow within a vibrant café environment. Availability for nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and resourcefulness.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to take direction.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (~8 hours per shift).
• Availability for nights and weekends.
• Reliable transportation with the ability to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales, cost of goods (COGs), labor, and operational targets.
• Assist with inventory management, invoicing, payroll, and schedule coordination
• Maintain and uphold food and beverage quality standards with a focus on food safety.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and efficient work environment, addressing equipment issues and budget adherence.
• Stay informed on hospitality trends, food innovations, and specialty coffee.
• Implement Ascension Coffee standards as directed by Brand Leadership.
• Drive café-level sales through exceptional service, merchandising, and local marketing events.
• Foster passion, engagement, and a positive team culture.
• Receive and apply feedback effectively, demonstrating adaptability.
• Build strong interpersonal connections with team members of all skill levels.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to inspire and align teams.
• Foster an inclusive, high-quality café culture through thoughtful leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Team building

Adaptability

Customer service

Job description

Cafe Assistant General Manager - Southlake

About Ascension Coffee

At Ascension Coffee, we are passionate about sourcing and roasting the world’s finest coffee with a focus on supporting women farmers. Our cafés deliver an exceptional culinary and hospitality experience, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere.

About the role

The Café Assistant General Manager (AGM) plays a vital role in supporting the Café General Manager and Kitchen Manager in all aspects of daily operations. This includes hiring, training, scheduling, inventory management, profit and loss oversight, hospitality, and food safety. The AGM is a developmental leadership role designed to prepare team members for future growth within our brand. This position requires strong leadership, active coaching, and a commitment to operational excellence to drive financial success. The role requires at least 45 hours per week on-site.

What you’ll do

Achieve sales, cost of goods (COGs), labor, and operational targets.

Assist with inventory management, invoicing, payroll, and schedule coordination

Maintain and uphold food and beverage quality standards with a focus on food safety.

Ensure a clean, safe, and efficient work environment, addressing equipment issues and budget adherence.

Stay informed on hospitality trends, food innovations, and specialty coffee.

Implement Ascension Coffee standards as directed by Brand Leadership.

Drive café-level sales through exceptional service, merchandising, and local marketing events.

Foster passion, engagement, and a positive team culture.

Receive and apply feedback effectively, demonstrating adaptability.

Build strong interpersonal connections with team members of all skill levels.

Communicate clearly and effectively to inspire and align teams.

Foster an inclusive, high-quality café culture through thoughtful leadership

Qualifications

Specialty coffee experience is a plus.

Reliable transportation with the ability to travel between locations.

Availability for nights and weekends.

Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational abilities and resourcefulness.

Self-motivated with a willingness to take direction.

Ability to stand for extended periods (~8 hours per shift).

This role is ideal for a motivated, hospitality-driven individual looking to grow within a dynamic café environment