Cafe Manager

Calvarycca; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Chapel Melbourne is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee both front and back of house operations and lead the culinary team. You will support the Director of Food Services and help meet the cafe's objectives, including Sundays and some Wednesday nights.

You will manage inventory, coordinate catering, and ensure recipes and food safety standards are followed while collaborating with staff and vendors to deliver high-quality meals for school lunches and events.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Food Manager Certification required.
• Minimum 3 years in food service.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and kitchen software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee both BOH and FOH operations and manage the culinary team.
• Coordinate catering events with the Director, overseeing food production and service.
• Write prep sheets for each department to ensure tasks are completed.
• Collaborate with staff on daily tasks and supervise production.
• Monitor inventory of produce and groceries; oversee ordering.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain clean kitchen.
• Oversee monthly inventory and monitor food costs to stay within targets.
• Communicate any updates to the Director of Food Services as needed.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Communication skills

Food service experience

Leadership

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Reports to: Director, Food Services
FLSA Status: Salary (Exempt)
Hours per week: 40 hours, Full-time
Campus: Melbourne

We exist to glorify God by being a loving community where people are saved, set free, discipled, empowered, and sent out to fulfill their God-given calling.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for overseeing both Front and Back of House operations and managing the culinary team while providing support to the Director of Food Services and contributing to the overall objectives of the Common Grounds Café. Some Sundays and Wednesday nights are required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage both BOH and FOH inventory (with Director of Food Services)
• Coordinate catering events alongside the Director, overseeing food production and catering (Proverbs 16:3)
• Must be able to communicate effectively as it pertains to job responsibilities
• Write prep sheets for each department to ensure assigned tasks are completed
• Collaborate with staff on daily tasks
• Oversee produce and cookie orders
• Manage the Blend Scheduling app for BOH employees (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
• Communicate with vendors, including placing orders and handling invoices
• Maintain kitchen equipment (Luke 16:10)
• Ensure standardized recipes are followed for all preparations
• Keep a clean and safe kitchen environment in accordance with food safety regulations (1 Corinthians 10:31)
• Communicate any new information to the Director of Food Services as it arises (Ecclesiastes 4:9)
• Write and communicate daily specials to FOH staff (Proverbs 15:23)
• Supervise the production and service of school lunches
• Conduct end-of-month inventory
• Monitor food costs to maintain levels between 38-40% (2 Corinthians 9:6-7)
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor (Colossians 3:23)

Job Skills and Competencies:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Hold a ServSafe Food Manager Certification
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the food service industry
• The ability to work efficiently and effectively in team situations is critical, as well as the ability to work independently
• Excellent organization, administrative, and leadership skills (1 Corinthians 14:40)
• Social perceptiveness – being aware of diverse personalities and having Godly discernment to react and respond to situations as needed (Philippians 2:4)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) software

Other Qualifications:

• Calvary Chapel must be your home church with regular attendance
• Keep the ministry in the forefront of all you do, with a servant heart and optimistic attitude
• (Philippians 2:3)
• Conduct yourself in a manner that reinforces the core values and mission of Calvary Chapel and agree to our Statement of Faith
• Function as a productive member of the church staff, attending staff meetings in coordination with your direct supervisor (Romans 12:4-5)
• Demonstrate a mature, ongoing personal relationship with Jesus through spiritual and moral integrity
• Strong commitment to the vision and mission of Calvary Chapel Melbourne (John 13:34-35)
• Fruit of the Spirit is consistently displayed in your life, as a reflection of God’s love to colleagues and visitors (Galatians 5:22-23)