Cafe Manager: Lead a Friendly Team and Elevate Coffee

Merit Coffee Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Vision & Dental insurance

Free coffee

Job summary

Merit Coffee Co. in Houston seeks an experienced Café Manager to lead daily café operations, inspire a high‑performing team, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will ensure product quality, enforce brand standards, manage schedules, and hit monthly sales targets while fostering a welcoming, coffee‑loving environment for guests and staff alike. As a people‑first leader, you’ll develop baristas, maintain safety standards, and partner with senior leadership to grow the brand in a

Qualifications

• Previous café, coffee, or hospitality management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for coffee, quality, and customer experience.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including opening and closing shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, collaborate, inspire, and train the café barista team.
• Interview and hire new team members.
• Work as part of an enthusiastic, fun, high-energy team.
• Implement and monitor compliance with store policies and practices.
• Perform administrative duties, including ordering, scheduling, inventory, and other operational tasks.
• Open and close the café, completing all required duties and expectations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-presented café, bar, and workspace.
• Achieve monthly sales targets and performance goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Coffee passion

Customer experience

Flexibility

Job description

Merit Coffee Co. in Houston seeks an experienced Café Manager to lead daily café operations, inspire a high‑performing team, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will ensure product quality, enforce brand standards, manage schedules, and hit monthly sales targets while fostering a welcoming, coffee‑loving environment for guests and staff alike. As a people‑first leader, you’ll develop baristas, maintain safety standards, and partner with senior leadership to grow the brand in a