Cafe Manager

Stella Maris, Inc.; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Health, vision, dental

Discounts on insurance

Pet wellness

Mental health resources

Perks at Work

Job summary

Stella Maris, Inc. is seeking a responsible Cafe Manager to oversee daily cafe operations, ensuring friendly service, accurate pricing, and appealing displays.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef on production, ordering, and catering events to meet posted service hours while controlling costs. Ideal candidates bring at least 3 years of relevant retail food service experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant retail food service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily cafe operations, including retail service, product availability, stocking, inventory accuracy, staff performance, sanitation, and sales.
• Coordinates food production and ordering with Executive Chef to maintain availability during service hours and control waste and cost.
• Assists with catering planning, preparation, setup, service, and follow-through as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized cafe with accurate pricing, signage, and dependable service throughout posted hours.
• Forecasts demand by reviewing sales patterns and events; coordinates replenishment with Chef to prevent stockouts.
• Responds promptly to complaints; communicates corrective steps and ensures improvements are sustained.
• Maintains par levels for cafe items and reviews stock daily with adjustments as needed.
• Conducts routine inventory counts and records stock on hand, waste, spoilage, and transfers.
• Plans staff assignments for opening, peak service, replenishment, closing, and catering events.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Like the Sisters of Mercy before us, we witness God’s healing love for all people by providing excellent clinical and residential services within a community of compassionate care. As a leader in eldercare for nearly 70 years, we are always looking for qualified people to join the Stella Maris team. Our team includes nurses, certified geriatric nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, therapists and other caregivers and support staff. If you are interested in becoming a part of our highly committed team of employees, please consider applying today.

Cafe Manage-Full-Time

Check out some of our benefits offered:

• Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and “Catch Up” provision
• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!

Responsibilities

Manages daily cafe operations at Stella Maris, with responsibility for retail service, product availability, stocking, inventory accuracy, staff performance, sanitation, and sales. Anticipates customer demand and coordinates food production and ordering needs with the Executive Chef to maintain availability throughout posted service hours while controlling waste and cost. Assists with catering planning, preparation, setup, service, and follow-through as assigned.

• Maintain a clean, organized, welcoming cafe with accurate pricing, clear menu and product signage, appealing displays, and dependable service throughout posted hours.
• Check readiness before opening and monitor food, beverages, grab-and-go items, condiments, disposables, and other supplies throughout service. Assign replenishment duties and verify completion.
• Review sales patterns, customer requests, upcoming events, and prior shortages to forecast demand. Coordinate timely replenishment or approved alternatives with the Executive Chef before products run out.
• Respond promptly to complaints and recurring service issues; communicate corrective steps to leadership and verify that improvements are sustained.
• Maintain established par levels for cafe food, beverages, retail products, paper goods, and service supplies. Review stock daily and recommend par adjustments based on sales, usage, delivery schedules, and upcoming needs.
• Complete scheduled physical inventory counts and maintain accurate records of stock on hand, waste, spoilage, and transfers between the cafe, kitchen, and catering operations.
• Assist with approved catering requests in accordance with room booking and catering procedures. Review event details, attendance, timing, service style, and assigned responsibilities with the Executive Chef and dining leadershi
• Plan staff assignments and coverage for opening, peak service, replenishment, closing, and assigned catering events. Provide hands-on assistance when needed and verify completion of daily duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant retail food service experience

Min

USD $20.55/Hr.

Max

USD $30.85/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.