Cafe Store Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tips bonus

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Career growth

Growing concept

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Café Store Manager for a high-volume concept in Montclair, CA. Lead day-to-day operations, hire/train a top team, and foster an energetic, guest-focused culture while driving performance and growth.

The ideal candidate brings store management or general manager experience in a coffee, QSR, or drive-thru environment, with strong leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Prior store management experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with labor scheduling and inventory control.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations in a fast-paced cafe.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Deliver exceptional guest service with speed and quality.
• Monitor sales and labor, inventory, and KPIs.
• Maintain hands-on, visible leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Team development

Operations management

Labor planning

Job description

We are seeking an energetic, hands-on Café Store Manager to lead a high-volume, fast-paced concept in the Montclair, 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

JOB ID: 182258#post

Erin Alcorn