Café Manager: Lead Guest Experience & Team Growth

Tatte Bakery & Café; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Café in Darien, CT is seeking a Café Manager to join our design-forward bakery and cafe team. You will lead by example, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and support cafe operations to Tatte standards.

As a Café Manager, you will supervise shifts, coach staff, ensure beverage and bakery quality, and uphold food safety. This role offers growth opportunities toward Assistant General Manager within a collaborative hospitality culture.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in café or restaurant settings.
• Strong guest service and hospitality mindset.
• Ability to manage shifts and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Model authentic, warm hospitality and coach team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Bring Tatte's Brand Purpose, Mission, and Values to life while upholding all company policies
• Support execution of operational standards, food safety, product quality, and service excellence
• Lead shifts by deploying team members, managing operations, and providing real-time coaching and feedback
• Ensure beverage, bakery, and savory products meet recipe and presentation standards
• Navigate guest and team member concerns professionally and effectively
• Support onboarding and ongoing development of new team members through company training programs
• Maintain strong knowledge of products, ingredients, allergens, and food safety practices
• Complete administrative responsibilities including cash management, ordering, time clock verification, and safety audits
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Shift management

Food safety

Coaching

Job description

Tatte Bakery & Café in Darien, CT is seeking a Café Manager to join our design-forward bakery and cafe team. You will lead by example, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and support cafe operations to Tatte standards.

As a Café Manager, you will supervise shifts, coach staff, ensure beverage and bakery quality, and uphold food safety. This role offers growth opportunities toward Assistant General Manager within a collaborative hospitality culture.