Cafe Manager: Lead High-Volume Dining & Events

Restaurant Associates Corp.; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Café Manager for a premier client account in NYC. You will oversee the day-to-day food service operation, lead the cafe team, and ensure top-quality service and guest experiences aligned with the client’s brand standards.

You will also support financial and operational responsibilities, including cost control, productivity, and overall performance. This is a full-time, on-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of relevant cafe experience.
• High-volume cafe operations experience preferred.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Operational knowledge of cash handling procedures and food service equipment.
• Proficient with MS Office; ServSafe or Dept. of Health Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hires, supervises, trains, and coaches associates.
• Plans, markets, and executes special events/promotions in the cafe.
• Ensures compliance with proper sanitation and cleaning standards.
• Operates within the budget and identifies new ways to improve the business.
• Manages cafe operations at a high-volume cafe location.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

High-volume cafe ops

Cash handling

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

POS systems

Job description

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Café Manager for a premier client account in NYC. You will oversee the day-to-day food service operation, lead the cafe team, and ensure top-quality service and guest experiences aligned with the client’s brand standards.

You will also support financial and operational responsibilities, including cost control, productivity, and overall performance. This is a full-time, on-site role with comprehensive benefits.