Cafe Manager & Chef: Lead Operations & Menu Innovation

Canteen North America; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen North America is seeking an Experienced Cafe Manager to oversee daily cafe operations, lead cross-functional teams, develop menus, maintain exceptional customer service, and manage food costs while ensuring high-quality preparation and compliance with health and safety regulations.

This role supervises associates and supports financial responsibilities, including event planning and promotional activities to drive business growth.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of cafe/food service management experience.
• Experience across restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, or healthcare.
• Strong cash handling procedures knowledge and food service equipment operation.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• ServSafe or health department certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hires, supervises, trains, and coaches associates.
• Plans, markets and executes special events/promotions in the cafe.
• Ensures sanitation and cleaning standards.
• Operates within the budget and seeks improvements.
• Manages cafe operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Cash handling

MS Office

Education

ServSafe Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Canteen North America is seeking an Experienced Cafe Manager to oversee daily cafe operations, lead cross-functional teams, develop menus, maintain exceptional customer service, and manage food costs while ensuring high-quality preparation and compliance with health and safety regulations.

This role supervises associates and supports financial responsibilities, including event planning and promotional activities to drive business growth.