Cafe Manager: Lead Team, Menu Innovation & Service

Compass Group USA; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen in Lynchburg is seeking an Experienced Cafe Manager with a strong culinary background to oversee daily cafe operations, lead cross-functional teams, develop innovative menus, and manage food costs while ensuring high-quality food preparation and compliance with health and safety regulations.

This individual will be responsible for supervision of the food service operation, ensuring the standards of excellence are met. Will supervise associates and support financial responsibilities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in food service
• 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 computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Budgeting

Food safety knowledge

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Canteen in Lynchburg is seeking an Experienced Cafe Manager with a strong culinary background to oversee daily cafe operations, lead cross-functional teams, develop innovative menus, and manage food costs while ensuring high-quality food preparation and compliance with health and safety regulations.

This individual will be responsible for supervision of the food service operation, ensuring the standards of excellence are met. Will supervise associates and support financial responsibilities.