Café Operations Lead: Growth Path to Regional Manager

Mpanadas; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Career progression to Regional Manager

Job summary

MPANADAS in Arlington, VA is seeking a full-time Café Manager to lead daily café operations, manage opening and closing procedures, and maintain a welcoming, efficient environment for guests.

You will train and coach staff, handle inventory and purchasing, monitor quality and safety, engage with local marketing, and report on sales performance to ensure brand standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience in cafe, restaurant, or hospitality settings.
• Strong customer service and communication skills for guest interactions.
• Cash handling accuracy and familiarity with POS systems.
• Ability to supervise and schedule staff, train and coach team members.
• Bilingual skills are a plus in serving diverse guests.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cafe operations and ensure a welcoming, efficient guest experience.
• Manage opening and closing procedures and daily cash handling.
• Train, coach, and schedule cafe team members to uphold standards.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and cost controls to support profitability.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Cash handling

POS systems

Bilingual (nice to have)

Job description

MPANADAS in Arlington, VA is seeking a full-time Café Manager to lead daily café operations, manage opening and closing procedures, and maintain a welcoming, efficient environment for guests.

You will train and coach staff, handle inventory and purchasing, monitor quality and safety, engage with local marketing, and report on sales performance to ensure brand standards and guest satisfaction.