Cafe Manager – Corporate Dining (NYC) | Lead & Elevate Guest Experience

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in NYC seeks a Café Manager to lead daily cafe operations, ensuring top quality service and guest experience in line with premier brand standards. You will supervise the cafe team, drive cost control, and support overall business performance.

The role involves hiring and coaching staff, planning events, and maintaining sanitation, with accountability for budgeted results and guest satisfaction across a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, or health care food service.
• Operational knowledge of cash handling and food service equipment.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise, train, and coach cafe associates.
• Plan, promote, and execute events and promotions in the cafe.
• Ensure sanitation and cleanliness standards are met.
• Operate within budget and seek ways to improve the business.
• Manage cafe operations at a high-volume location.

Skills

Customer focus

Team leadership

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Restaurant Associates in NYC seeks a Café Manager to lead daily cafe operations, ensuring top quality service and guest experience in line with premier brand standards. You will supervise the cafe team, drive cost control, and support overall business performance.

The role involves hiring and coaching staff, planning events, and maintaining sanitation, with accountability for budgeted results and guest satisfaction across a high-volume environment.