Cafe Store Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tips bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Growing brand

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Café Store Manager for a high-volume coffee concept in Lake Elsinore, CA. You will lead daily operations, hire and develop a strong team, and drive guest satisfaction while maintaining speed and quality.

Ideal candidates bring prior café or store-management experience in fast-paced settings and excel at leadership, coaching, and delivering outstanding service to guests in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Store Manager, Café Manager or General Manager experience.
• Experience in high-volume coffee, cafe, QSR, or drive-thru environments.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to manage labor, scheduling, inventory and store performance.
• Excellent guest-service and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day store operations in a fast-paced setting.
• Hire, train, coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Cultivate a positive, energetic store culture with accountability.
• Deliver exceptional guest service while balancing speed and quality.
• Manage scheduling, labor, inventory and operational standards.
• Monitor sales and key store performance metrics and trends.

Job description

We are seeking an energetic, hands-on Café Store Manager to lead a high-volume, fast-paced concept in the Lake Elsinore, CA region. This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing brand with a strong culture and focus on exceptional guest experiences. The ideal leader is highly engaged, team-focused, and passionate about developing people while driving strong store performance.

Café Store Manager Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Tips and bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Join a rapidly growing coffee concept

Café Store Manager Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day store operations in a fast-paced environment
• Hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team
• Create a positive, energetic, and accountable store culture
• Deliver exceptional guest service while maintaining speed and quality
• Manage scheduling, labor, inventory, and operational standards
• Monitor sales and key store performance metrics
• Maintain a hands-on, visible leadership presence

Café Store Manager Requirements

• Previous Store Manager, Café Manager, or General Manager experience
• High-volume coffee, café, QSR, or drive-thru experience preferred
• Strong leadership and team-development skills
• Experience managing labor, scheduling, inventory, and store performance
• Strong guest-service and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment