Founding Café Manager — Lead, Grow & Delight in Providence

Blank Street; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $70,000-$85,000

Paid time off

Health plan options

Commuter benefits

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Regulars program benefits

Team outings

Blank Street swag

Job summary

Blank Street seeks a Founding Cafe Manager for our first Rhode Island location in Providence. You will hire, coach, and inspire a stellar team while shaping store culture and customer experience.

You will own daily operations, manage inventory and labor, partner with HQ on launches, and drive local growth. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-growing brand with meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of leadership experience in hospitality, retail, or fast-paced consumer business.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong operational, financial, and business acumen.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Shift Leads and Baristas.
• Lead hiring, scheduling, performance management, and training to build a strong team.
• Own the day-to-day operations of the cafe, including inventory and labor.
• Grow the business by driving sales and building community relationships.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team development

Operational acumen

Financial acumen

Communication

Hands-on leadership

Hospitality focus

Inventory & ordering

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Blank Street seeks a Founding Cafe Manager for our first Rhode Island location in Providence. You will hire, coach, and inspire a stellar team while shaping store culture and customer experience.

You will own daily operations, manage inventory and labor, partner with HQ on launches, and drive local growth. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-growing brand with meaningful community impact.