Cafe Kitchen Manager — Lead New Opening & Culinary Excellence

Ascension Coffee; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Coffee is opening a new cafe in Fall 2026 and seeks a capable Café Kitchen Manager to support the General Manager in all aspects of café operations, from hiring and training to inventory control and P&L. You will lead BOH teams, maintain quality and budget adherence, and partner with Brand Leadership on standards.

The role demands exemplary leadership, weekend/evening availability, reliable transportation to multiple locations, and a strong focus on hospitality and food safety.

Qualifications

• Restaurant kitchen operations experience required.
• Food and Beverage Manager certification preferred or required.
• Reliable transportation, able to travel to all locations.
• Able to work nights and weekends.
• Strong teambuilding skills, clear communication.
• Great organizational skills and problem solving ability.
• High initiative and self-management; willing to take direction.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (~8 hours) daily.

Responsibilities

• Track kitchen-related financials: food cost, labor cost, inventory.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Oversee BOH operations and train/coach BOH team members.
• Drive financial success through strong leadership.
• Meet deadlines for ordering, inventory, invoices and schedules.
• Ensure quality standards for all food and build sheets.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and proper equipment functioning.
• Order food accurately to prevent waste and ensure availability.
• Implement Ascension Coffee standards as directed by Brand Leadership.
• Participate in special events and off-site catering.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Food and Beverage Manager certification

Job description

Ascension Coffee is opening a new cafe in Fall 2026 and seeks a capable Café Kitchen Manager to support the General Manager in all aspects of café operations, from hiring and training to inventory control and P&L. You will lead BOH teams, maintain quality and budget adherence, and partner with Brand Leadership on standards.

The role demands exemplary leadership, weekend/evening availability, reliable transportation to multiple locations, and a strong focus on hospitality and food safety.