Cafe Assistant Manager: Lead, Coach & Guest Experience

Ziggi’s Coffee, LLC; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ziggi’s Coffee, LLC in Colorado is seeking an Assistant Manager who is a proactive, guest-focused leader. Working with the General Manager, you will help uphold operational excellence, support staff development, and foster a positive store culture centered on coffee and people.

As a hands-on leader, you will balance accountability, teamwork, and service quality, lead by example on shift, assist with onboarding, training, and daily tasks, and serve as a reliable decision-maker during GM absences.

Qualifications

• 3–6 months of leadership experience in a coffee shop, café, or similar fast-paced setting (Ziggi’s experience preferred).
• Strong grasp of daily store operations, drink quality standards, and service fundamentals.
• Able to lead by example, give and receive feedback, and step into any role as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven reliability and ability to take initiative without supervision.
• Completion of required training modules and a strong understanding of brand values.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Manager to lead the team and maintain day-to-day operations.
• Support new hire onboarding, hands-on training, and continual team development.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive work environment that prioritizes guest experience and team well-being.
• Communicate consistently and clearly with the General Manager, store owners, and team members.
• Execute administrative duties including ordering inventory, preparing deposits, and entering invoices.
• Assist in upholding health, safety, and cleanliness standards across the store.
• Step into leadership during GM absences and serve as a reliable decision-maker on shift.

Skills

Leadership experience

Store operations

Communication skills

Reliability

Feedback culture

Brand values

Job description

Ziggi’s Coffee, LLC in Colorado is seeking an Assistant Manager who is a proactive, guest-focused leader. Working with the General Manager, you will help uphold operational excellence, support staff development, and foster a positive store culture centered on coffee and people.

As a hands-on leader, you will balance accountability, teamwork, and service quality, lead by example on shift, assist with onboarding, training, and daily tasks, and serve as a reliable decision-maker during GM absences.