Cafe General Manager — Lead & Elevate Coffee Experience

Equator Coffees; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Equator Coffees is seeking a Café General Manager to lead the cafe team and drive an outstanding customer experience. You will model hospitality, coach staff, and ensure smooth daily operations in a high-standard coffee environment.

Reporting to the District Manager, you will oversee hiring, training, schedules, payroll, and cost controls while seeking ways to boost sales and guest satisfaction across California cafes.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a passion for coffee and the ability to inspire others.
• Management experience in specialty coffee, retail, hospitality, or customer service is required.
• Experience recruiting, hiring, and managing staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cafe team to deliver an exceptional coffee experience.
• Hire, train, develop, and retain staff.
• Create timely, accurate schedules and payroll submission.

Skills

Passion for coffee

People leadership

Staff development

Team collaboration

Customer service

Business acumen

Education

SERVSafe Manager Certificate

Job description

Equator Coffees is seeking a Café General Manager to lead the cafe team and drive an outstanding customer experience. You will model hospitality, coach staff, and ensure smooth daily operations in a high-standard coffee environment.

Reporting to the District Manager, you will oversee hiring, training, schedules, payroll, and cost controls while seeking ways to boost sales and guest satisfaction across California cafes.