Café Manager — Boston Hiring Event

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 43,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $25.50–$31.50/hour

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Flexible schedules with no late nights

50% meal discount and 2 beverages per

Free mental health support

Free EAP

Growth potential

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Cafe on High Street in Boston is seeking a Café Manager to lead daily operations, guest experience, and team performance. You will oversee shifts, coach staff, and ensure beverage and bakery standards align with Tatte’s hospitality philosophy.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of supervisory experience, excels in verbal and written communication, and thrives in a fast-paced café environment. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities accompany this role.

Qualifications

Minimum 6 months of supervisory experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of café operations and team deployment.
Ability to work effectively in a team oriented environment.
Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Lead with warmth, professionalism, and accountability during shifts.
Ensure beverage, bakery, and savory products meet recipes and standards.
Coach team members and provide timely feedback throughout shifts.
Maintain high standards for cleanliness, safety, and operations.
Support onboarding and training of new team members.
Handle cash, ordering, receiving, and sanitation audits per procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team deployment

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

UltiPro

Toast POS

CrunchTime

TeamworX

Job description

HIRING EVENT

Join us at Tatte High St for an opportunity to meet directly with our hiring managers and learn more about our Cafe Manager positions!

HIRING EVENT

Join us at Tatte High St for an opportunity to meet directly with our hiring managers and learn more about our Cafe Manager positions!

Date:

Monday, November 9, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location:

Tatte High Street, 125 High St, Boston, MA

Interviews will be conducted in scheduled time slots throughout the day. We look forward to meeting you!

About Tatte

Tatte began with a simple belief: great food has the power to bring people together. What started in a home kitchen has grown into a collection of bakeries and cafés inspired by Eastern Mediterranean and Levant traditions, where handcrafted food, exceptional coffee, warm hospitality, and beautiful spaces create moments of connection every day.

Our mission is simple: To Inspire, Care For, and Nurture Life. Every Day.

THE ROLE

A Café Manager supports Tatte’s mission to inspire, care for, and nurture life every day by contributing to the café management team in welcoming guests, supporting team members, and executing café operations to Tatte standards. Café Managers are leaders within the café who help oversee daily operations while developing their leadership skills and supporting an exceptional guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

Café Managers work side by side with team members throughout shifts, leading and inspiring teams to exceed guest expectations through authentic hospitality, operational excellence, and strong execution of Tatte’s service and product standards.

We are looking for leaders who are passionate about hospitality, thrive in fast paced café environments, and enjoy developing team members while supporting strong daily operations.

We Expect Our Café Managers To

Lead with warmth, professionalism, and accountability
Deliver exceptional guest experiences while upholding Tatte’s hospitality standards
Support and coach team members throughout shifts
Maintain high standards for product quality, cleanliness, organization, and food safety
Lead operational execution while supporting café performance goals
Live Tatte’s core values and help support our mission
Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Summary Of Responsibilities

Model authentic and engaging hospitality while coaching overall guest experience standards
Support execution of Tatte operational standards regarding service, product knowledge, safety, and sanitation
Lead team members through shifts by overseeing deployment, floor leadership, and operational execution
Provide clear, timely, and constructive feedback to team members throughout shifts
Ensure beverage, bakery, and savory products meet recipe and visual standards
Communicate product quality concerns to the appropriate teams
Support difficult conversations with team members and guests professionally and respectfully
Assist with onboarding and training new team members using company training programs
Support food safety standards and maintain strong product and allergen knowledge
Follow café administrative procedures including cash handling, ordering, receiving, time clock verification, and sanitation audits
Other related assignments as necessary

Essential Functions / Working Conditions

Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to work 10+ hour shifts and stand, sit, squat, or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
Consistent and punctual attendance
Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor during high volume periods

Required

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE