Cafe Operations Leader — Grow & Delight Guests

Applied Medical; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Education assistance

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Applied Medical in California seeks an Assistant Café Manager to lead day-to-day operations across all Quick Bites Café locations, overseeing food preparation, POS systems, and hospitality events. This role blends hands-on leadership with team development to ensure efficiency and an consistently strong customer experience.

You will manage menus, cost sheets, sanitation, and coaching, analyze sales reports to forecast demand and minimize waste, and drive menu promotions.

Qualifications

• Experience with hospitality software and POS systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and team coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads day-to-day operations of all Quick Bites Café locations, upholding standards for stock checks, product rotation, presentation, and the overall customer journey.
• Provides exceptional customer service in person and virtually, communicating clearly with the team on menu items, deliveries, and operational challenges.
• Develops expertise in the Quick Bites Café point-of-sale and labeling systems.
• Assists with preparing and packaging food with a focus on speed, accuracy, and efficiency, and supports building and implementing menus and cost sheets.
• Maintains sanitation, cleanliness, and safe food handling practices in accordance with the California Health Code and ensures team compliance.
• Trains and develops team members through coaching, regular feedback, and hands‑on guidance, fostering a supportive team environment.

Skills

Food & beverage knowledge

POS systems experience

Hospitality software

MS Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint, &-

Tools

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Applied Medical in California seeks an Assistant Café Manager to lead day-to-day operations across all Quick Bites Café locations, overseeing food preparation, POS systems, and hospitality events. This role blends hands-on leadership with team development to ensure efficiency and an consistently strong customer experience.

You will manage menus, cost sheets, sanitation, and coaching, analyze sales reports to forecast demand and minimize waste, and drive menu promotions.