Community Café Manager — Hospitality & Team Leader

Shepherd Church; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Church in Porter Ranch seeks a passionate Pillars Cafe Manager to oversee daily cafe and bookstore operations, lead staff, and deliver guest experiences that reflect the church’s hospitality and mission.

You will manage scheduling, inventory, budgeting, and cash handling, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and foster a collaborative team culture across ministries, serving guests with warmth and integrity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in cafe/food service management.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and church events.
• Experience using POS systems (Toast), inventory management software, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily café and bookstore operations at Pillars Cafe.
• Lead staff and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure operational excellence and ethical stewardship of resources.
• Foster a healthy, positive team culture across ministries and departments.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, quality, and hospitality.
• Manage scheduling, inventory, budgeting, and cash handling.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Customer service

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Mission-driven

Tools

Toast POS

Inventory management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shepherd Church in Porter Ranch seeks a passionate Pillars Cafe Manager to oversee daily cafe and bookstore operations, lead staff, and deliver guest experiences that reflect the church’s hospitality and mission.

You will manage scheduling, inventory, budgeting, and cash handling, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and foster a collaborative team culture across ministries, serving guests with warmth and integrity.