Cafe Manager

La Farm Bakery; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Cafe Manager to lead their team in a vibrant café environment. The role involves managing staff, enhancing customer service, and driving sales while ensuring product innovation and freshness. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the café experience and work closely with a dedicated team. If you are passionate about food service and thrive in fast-paced settings, this could be the perfect fit for you. Join a company that values quality, community, and continuous learning.

Benefits

Employee Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Free Bread

EAP

Store Discounts

Meal Discounts

Free Cooking Classes

Qualifications

• Previous food service management experience is essential.
• Strong financial analysis and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage café staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Develop new product items and ensure product freshness.

Skills

Food Service Management

Financial Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Benefits:

• Employee Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Paid Time Off
• Other Perks: Free Bread, EAP, store discounts, meal discounts, free cooking classes

Responsibilities:

1. Team Management: Manage café staff, promote a positive work environment, handle recruiting, interviewing, hiring, coaching, training, and staff development. Set clear goals and monitor progress.
2. Partner with HR: Address personnel issues, embody La Farm values such as exceeding customer expectations, quality, dignity, community, learning, teaching, and innovation.
3. Product Development: Develop new items, ensure product freshness and innovation, perform competitive checks, and engage staff in effective customer interactions and sales.
4. Sales and Customer Service: Increase sales, meet and exceed company goals, ensure high standards of customer service, and act as a Brand Ambassador.

Additional Duties:

1. Assist General Manager in bakery operations, manage labor schedules, plan menu features, enforce staff training, oversee facility maintenance, and ensure safety and sanitation standards.
2. Manage costs, oversee reports, and ensure compliance with laws and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Previous food service management experience
• Financial analysis skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, flexible with weekends and holidays

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods