Cafe & Catering Operations Manager

Stella Maris, Inc.; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Health, vision, dental

Discounts on insurance

Pet wellness

Mental health resources

Perks at Work

Job summary

Stella Maris, Inc. is seeking a responsible Cafe Manager to oversee daily cafe operations, ensuring friendly service, accurate pricing, and appealing displays.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef on production, ordering, and catering events to meet posted service hours while controlling costs. Ideal candidates bring at least 3 years of relevant retail food service experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant retail food service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily cafe operations, including retail service, product availability, stocking, inventory accuracy, staff performance, sanitation, and sales.
• Coordinates food production and ordering with Executive Chef to maintain availability during service hours and control waste and cost.
• Assists with catering planning, preparation, setup, service, and follow-through as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized cafe with accurate pricing, signage, and dependable service throughout posted hours.
• Forecasts demand by reviewing sales patterns and events; coordinates replenishment with Chef to prevent stockouts.
• Responds promptly to complaints; communicates corrective steps and ensures improvements are sustained.
• Maintains par levels for cafe items and reviews stock daily with adjustments as needed.
• Conducts routine inventory counts and records stock on hand, waste, spoilage, and transfers.
• Plans staff assignments for opening, peak service, replenishment, closing, and catering events.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stella Maris, Inc. is seeking a responsible Cafe Manager to oversee daily cafe operations, ensuring friendly service, accurate pricing, and appealing displays.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef on production, ordering, and catering events to meet posted service hours while controlling costs. Ideal candidates bring at least 3 years of relevant retail food service experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.