Cafe General Manager (Addison)

ascension-coffee-careers; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Coffee is seeking a Café General Manager to oversee all aspects of café operations, including hiring, training, scheduling, team leadership, inventory management, and food safety. This on-site role requires a minimum of 45 hours per week and a strong commitment to quality and hospitality.

You will drive financial performance, build a skilled team, manage invoicing and payroll, uphold food and beverage standards, and lead local marketing events to grow sales while maintaining an

Qualifications

• F&B leadership experience is required.
• Specialty coffee experience is a plus.
• Reliable transport and ability to travel between locations.
• Night and weekend availability required.
• Strong leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and resourcefulness.
• Self-motivated with willingness to take direction.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (≈8 hours) per shift.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales, cost of goods, labor, and operational targets.
• Build and nurture a highly skilled team.
• Manage inventory, invoicing, payroll, and scheduling.
• Uphold food and beverage quality standards with a focus on food safety.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment; address 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.
• Promote passion, engagement, and a positive team culture.
• Receive and apply feedback effectively; demonstrate adaptability.
• Build strong interpersonal connections with team members of all skill levels.
• Communicate clearly to inspire and align teams.
• Foster an inclusive, high-quality café culture through thoughtful leadership.

Skills

F&B leadership

Specialty coffee

Travel between locations

Evening/weekend availability

Leadership

Team-building

Problem-solving

Organization

Resourcefulness

Self-motivation

Stamina

Job description

About Ascension Coffee

Reports to: Director of Operations

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.

The Café General Manager (GM) oversees all aspects of café operations, including hiring, training, scheduling, team leadership, inventory management, profit and loss, hospitality, and food safety. This role demands a strong commitment to quality, teamwork, and collaboration. The General Manager drives financial success through effective leadership and hands‑on coaching. This is an on-site position requiring a minimum of 45 hours per week.

About the role

• Achieve sales, cost of goods (COGs), labor, and operational targets.
• Build and nurture a highly skilled team.
• Accurately execute inventory management, invoicing, payroll, and scheduling.
• 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.
• Promote 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

• F&B leadership experience required.
• 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).