Cafe Manager

Rainshadow; Sequim (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 week paid vacation after 12 months

Job summary

Rainshadow Café in Sequim, WA is seeking a Working Café Manager to lead daily operations while regularly working barista shifts. You will ensure top-tier service, maintain standards, and troubleshoot equipment as needed.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in café roles, a valid Food Protection Manager certification, and strong leadership and organizational skills. This role offers paid vacation after 12 months and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in café roles (barista, lead, supervisor or manager).
• Current Food Protection Manager / Food Manager in Charge certification.
• Dependable, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Hands-on with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication skills to lead a team and coordinate with owner.
• Organized with checklist and systems discipline.
• Familiar with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Operational experience with cash, POS systems, and daily café operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example by regularly working barista shifts.
• Maintain service standards, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Train and coach staff; manage certifications; cover calls.
• Troubleshoot and maintain espresso machines and refrigeration.
• Monitor inventory; coordinate ordering and stocking.
• Oversee cash levels and resolve POS issues.
• Collaborate with owner, lead baristas, and head baker.
• Address problems proactively and follow through.

Skills

Café leadership

Barista experience

Mechanical mindset

Strong communicator

Organized

Tools

POS systems

Espresso machines

Grinders

Refrigeration equipment

Job description

Join Our Team as a Working Café Manager at Rainshadow Café!

Are you an experienced café professional with a passion for great coffee, excellent service, and smooth operations? Rainshadow Café, located in beautiful Sequim, WA, is seeking a dependable and hands-on Working Café Manager to lead our team and ensure every day runs like clockwork. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, lead by example, and take ownership of a thriving café, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

At Rainshadow Café, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where customers enjoy exceptional drinks, delicious food, and friendly service. We’re a team that values hard work, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving. Our café operates in a charming older building, which adds character but also requires a manager who’s comfortable troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.

What You’ll Do

As the Working Café Manager, you’ll take on a variety of responsibilities to keep the café running smoothly. This is a hands-on role where you’ll regularly work barista shifts while managing operations. Here’s what your day-to-day might look like:

• Lead by Example: Work regular barista shifts, setting the standard for exceptional service and quality.
• Maintain Standards: Ensure high levels of customer service, cleanliness, food safety, and organization.
• Employee Support: Train and coach staff, monitor food-handler certifications, and respond to call-outs by arranging shift coverage.
• Equipment Maintenance: Troubleshoot and maintain café equipment, including espresso machines, grinders, and refrigeration. (Pro tip: Check the power supply first in our quirky older building!)
• Inventory Management: Monitor supplies, communicate ordering needs, and keep the café stocked and prepared for service.
• Cash Handling: Oversee cash levels, address till shortages, and resolve POS issues.
• Communication: Collaborate with the owner, lead baristas, and head baker to address problems, special orders, and other operational needs.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve issues proactively, following through until they’re fully addressed.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced café environment and takes pride in their work. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Experience: At least 5 years as a barista, café employee, lead, supervisor, or manager.
• Certification: Current Food Protection Manager / Food Manager in Charge certification (or proof of certification before starting).
• Dependability: Someone responsible, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
• Mechanical Mindset: Hands-on and comfortable troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
• Strong Communicator: Respectful and clear in giving direction, with a knack for resolving unexpected staffing issues.
• Organized: Detail-oriented and skilled at following checklists and systems.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Familiar with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Operational Expertise: Confident handling cash, POS systems, and day-to-day café operations.

What This Position Does Not Include

This role does not involve regular employee scheduling or payroll responsibilities. However, you’ll be responsible for responding to employee call-outs and arranging shift coverage when needed.

Benefits and Perks

We value our team and are pleased to offer 1 week of paid vacation as part of this position after 12 months of employment.

Our Management Philosophy

At Rainshadow Café, we believe in a simple yet effective approach to management: See it → Assess it → Address it → Communicate it → Follow up.

We’re looking for someone who takes ownership of the café while on duty. If something is broken, investigate it. If supplies are running low, flag them. If an employee calls out, find coverage. If the owner needs to know something, communicate it. Most importantly, follow through until the issue is resolved.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about café management and ready to make a difference at Rainshadow Café, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career as part of our dedicated and hardworking team.