Cafe Assistant General Manager - Southlake

Ascension; Southlake, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Coffee in Southlake, TX is seeking a Café Assistant General Manager to support the Café General Manager and Kitchen Manager in daily operations. This on-site role emphasizes leadership, training, scheduling, inventory, and P&L oversight, with a focus on hospitality and food safety. Expect at least 45 hours per week.

The AGM position develops future leadership within the brand, requiring strong coaching, adaptability, and a commitment to operational excellence to drive financial success.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Experience guiding hospitality teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales, COGs, labor, and ops targets.
• Assist with inventory, invoicing, payroll, and scheduling
• Maintain food and beverage quality and safety standards
• Ensure clean, safe, and efficient operations and budget adherence
• Drive café-level sales through service, merchandising, and local events
• Foster positive team culture and effective feedback

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

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