Cafe Operations Manager — Lead Team & Events

Compass Group, North America; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Compass Corporate is seeking a hands-on supervisor for food service operations in the United States. You will oversee associates, manage budgeting, ensure safety and sanitation, and drive service excellence across cafe operations.

The role emphasizes coaching staff, executing events, and upholding standards while optimizing performance. A Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years in food service are required, with ServSafe or health certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience including barista experience, coffee and catering.
• Contract Food Service experience preferred.
• Operational knowledge of cash handling procedures and food service equipment.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification.

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

Barista experience

Coffee and catering

Cash handling knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Contract Food Service experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Compass Corporate is seeking a hands-on supervisor for food service operations in the United States. You will oversee associates, manage budgeting, ensure safety and sanitation, and drive service excellence across cafe operations.

The role emphasizes coaching staff, executing events, and upholding standards while optimizing performance. A Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years in food service are required, with ServSafe or health certification preferred.