Coffee Bar Manager

Compass Group, North America; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

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

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering is launching a new specialty coffee operation within a premier technology account location in Boulder, Colorado. As our Coffee Bar Manager, you will play a key role in establishing and leading this new business from the ground up, creating an exceptional guest experience while fostering a positive and engaging team environment.

This is a unique opportunity for a hands‑on hospitality leader who enjoys building relationships, developing talent, and driving operational

Qualifications

• Experience leading a specialty coffee/espresso bar or similar operation.
• Knowledge of espresso prep, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Experience with inventory, purchasing, ordering, and cost controls.
• Financial acumen including labor management, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Proven ability to lead and coach teams in hospitality or foodservice.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with relationship-building ability.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of the Boulder market is valued.
• Commitment to guest experience and an inclusive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a high-volume specialty coffee/espresso bar.
• Recruit, train, coach, and support a team of about four associates.
• Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of coffee and beverages.
• Oversee coffee equipment operation, maintenance, and vendor relationships.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage while minimizing waste.
• Monitor labor scheduling to support service needs and financial goals.
• Track performance and implement improvements for guest experience and profitability.
• Build relationships with Apple leadership, guests, vendors, and the local community.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operations and support long-term success.

Skills

Coffee operation management

Espresso preparation

Inventory management

Cost controls

Labor management

Budgeting

Performance analysis

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Decision making

Local market knowledge

Guest experience

Inclusive culture

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package

Where Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come Alive

At Wolfgang Puck Catering, great careers are crafted the same way great food is — with passion, intention, and the right people around you. We hire for curiosity, spirit, and heart, and we invest in everything you bring to the table. Through mentorship, real development, and a clear path to leadership, we're committed to your journey — not just your job title. Come be part of something that challenges and champions you in equal measure.

"I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far." — Wolfgang Puck

Success on our team starts with our culture:

• We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.

• A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.

• Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.

• We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.

• We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.

• We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).

• Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

"I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far."

Job Summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering is excited to launch a new specialty coffee operation within a premier technology account location in Boulder, Colorado. As our Coffee Bar Manager, you will play a key role in establishing and leading this new business from the ground up, creating an exceptional guest experience while fostering a positive and engaging team environment.

This is a unique opportunity for a hands‑on hospitality leader who enjoys building relationships, developing talent, and driving operational excellence. As the first Wolfgang Puck Catering coffee bar operation in Colorado, you'll help shape the local presence of our brand while partnering with Apple and creating a welcoming destination for guests and team members alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of a high-volume specialty coffee and espresso bar.

• Recruit, train, coach, and support a team of approximately four associates, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.

• Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of coffee, espresso, and specialty beverage offerings.

• Oversee coffee equipment operation, maintenance, and vendor relationships to ensure operational reliability.

• Manage inventory levels, product ordering, receiving, and storage while minimizing waste and controlling costs.

• Monitor labor scheduling and staffing plans to support service needs and financial objectives.

• Track business performance, analyze operating results, and implement improvements that enhance both guest experience and profitability.

• Build strong relationships with Apple leadership, guests, vendors, and local community partners.

• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

• Identify opportunities to enhance operations, elevate service, and support long‑term business success.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing a specialty coffee, café, espresso bar, or similar foodservice operation.

• Knowledge of espresso preparation, coffee equipment operation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.

• Experience with inventory management, purchasing, ordering processes, and cost controls.

• Financial and business acumen, including labor management, budgeting, and performance analysis.

• Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing teams in a hospitality, retail, or foodservice environment.

• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and manage competing priorities with limited oversight.

• Familiarity with the Boulder market and surrounding community is valued.

• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and cultivating an inclusive team culture.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Personal Leave

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_WPC.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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