Cafe Manager

Preference Employment Solutions; Lake Park (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

flexible scheduling

growth opportunities

Job summary

Preference Employment Solutions seeks a Cafe Manager in Lake Park, MN to lead daily caf and kitchen operations with hands-on accountability. You’ll recruit, train, and retain a reliable team, set service standards, and ensure food quality, safety, and guest experience.

This role offers growth opportunities, equal opportunity employment, and a supportive, fast-paced environment. Leadership, ownership, and a ServSafe mindset are key; willingness to obtain certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a caf, restaurant, or hospitality setting.
• Takes ownership and accountability, not just direction.
• Strong operational instincts and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Team builder who creates buy-in and consistency.
• ServSafe certification is preferred, or willingness to obtain it shortly after hire.
• Positive, dependable, and solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all daily caf and kitchen operations.
• Build, train, and retain a strong, reliable team.
• Set the tone for service, culture, and guest experience.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and execution.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Own scheduling, staffing, and coverage needs.
• Step in wherever needed, from barista work to kitchen support.
• Handle guest interactions with professionalism and care.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team building

Guest experience

Scheduling

Education

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Job description

Cafe Manager

This is an opportunity to step into a well-loved caf in a vibrant lake community and take on a meaningful leadership role in shaping the team, the experience, and the day-to-day operation. Your presence, decisions, and follow-through will be felt every day. If you are someone who takes pride in building something, leading from the front, and creating an environment people want to return to, this is worth a conversation. This is a chance to step into a role where your leadership will be visible, valued, and impactful, with the potential to grow well beyond a typical caf management position for the right person.

Job Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time

Location: Lake Park, MN

Compensation: $45, 000 - $60, 000 / year

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• flexible scheduling
• growth opportunities

Position Overview:

• Lead and oversee all daily caf and kitchen operations.
• Build, train, and retain a strong, reliable team.
• Set the tone for service, culture, and guest experience.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and execution.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Own scheduling, staffing, and coverage needs.
• Step in wherever needed, from barista work to kitchen support.
• Handle guest interactions with professionalism and care.

Characteristics of a Successful Candidate:

• Proven leadership experience in a caf, restaurant, or hospitality setting.
• A professional who takes ownership and accountability, not just direction.
• Strong operational instincts and attention to detail.
• The ability to lead in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• A team builder who creates buy-in and consistency.
• ServSafe certification is preferred, or a willingness to obtain it shortly after hire.
• A positive, dependable, and solutions-oriented mindset.

Preference Employment Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.