Cafe Assistant Manager - Lead & Grow in Specialty Coffee

Ascension Coffee Concepts LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Coffee is seeking a Café Assistant Manager to support the Café General Manager, Assistant General Manager and Kitchen Manager in daily operations across staffing, scheduling, inventory and hospitality. This developmental role focuses on quality and teamwork to drive guest satisfaction.

You will lead by example, coach teammates, and ensure food safety and cost controls while delivering warm, consistent service across all locations.

Qualifications

• Specialty coffee experience is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, able to travel to all locations.
• Able to work nights and weekends.
• Strong team building skills, clear communication.
• Great organizational skills, problem solving ability, and intuitive resourcefulness.
• High initiative and self-management skills, willing to take direction.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, ~8 hours each workday.

Responsibilities

• Works alongside GM to achieve all goals related to Sales, COGs, Labor, and Pace.
• Participates in inventory, invoice, payroll, and schedule submission.
• Holds a standard of excellence for all food and beverages sold.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment for team members and guests, ensures all equipment is functioning and in working order, actively uses their resources to find solutions, supports GM with adherence to R&M budget.
• Seeks to continually expand knowledge in hospitality, food trends, and specialty coffee.
• Implements Ascension Coffee standards as directed by Brand Leadership.
• Actively drives sales growth at café level: improved service, clean merchandising, LSM/events.
• Inspires passion and engagement across all teams.
• Coachable: receives and implements feedback quickly
• Approachable: forges strong interpersonal connections with folks of all skill levels.
• Impactful: communicates and conveys concepts in a way the individual will understand and respond with engagement.
• Culture: participates in an inclusive and quality focused culture, utilizing thoughtful communication as guidepost for fellow team members, customers, and consumers.

Skills

Team leadership

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Self-management

Stand for long hours

Nights and weekends availability

Reliable transportation

Specialty coffee experience

Job description

Ascension Coffee is seeking a Café Assistant Manager to support the Café General Manager, Assistant General Manager and Kitchen Manager in daily operations across staffing, scheduling, inventory and hospitality. This developmental role focuses on quality and teamwork to drive guest satisfaction.

You will lead by example, coach teammates, and ensure food safety and cost controls while delivering warm, consistent service across all locations.