Cafe Operations Manager: Lead, Budget & Team Performance

Compass Group USA; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Eurest in St. Louis, MO seeks a Retail Manager to lead the café/retail operation, drive profitability, and ensure exceptional guest service. You will supervise staff, handle budgets, and coordinate with culinary and marketing teams to implement programs.

The role requires prior cafe management experience, strong financial skills, and a solid background in coffee operations. Flexible hours and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cafe/retail food service operations.
• Strong financial planning, budgeting and reporting skills.
• Experience hiring and training hourly staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily administrative and operational tasks.
• Manages staff and payroll controls for the unit.
• Handles budget development, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Maintains market knowledge and trends to inform programs.
• Controls costs and expenditures for the account.
• Ensures sanitation and safety of the unit.
• Purchases and manages inventory.
• Rolls out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Acts as liaison with the client.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Coaching skills

Education

Culinary degree preferred, or A.A. Degree plus related experience

Three or more years supervisory experience in food service operations

ServSafe Certified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eurest in St. Louis, MO seeks a Retail Manager to lead the café/retail operation, drive profitability, and ensure exceptional guest service. You will supervise staff, handle budgets, and coordinate with culinary and marketing teams to implement programs.

The role requires prior cafe management experience, strong financial skills, and a solid background in coffee operations. Flexible hours and cross-functional collaboration are essential.