General Manager

French Truck Coffee; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

French Truck Coffee in Baton Rouge is looking for a Cafe Manager to lead front-of-house and kitchen teams and own daily cafe operations from scheduling to inventory and customer service.

You’ll coach and develop your team, drive safety and quality, and partner with the Operations Manager to meet labor and productivity goals. This hands-on leader role requires a proactive approach and a passion for service.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of management experience in food and beverage is required.
• Operations management experience in food service, hospitality, or food manufacturing preferred.
• ServSafe certification is preferred and must be obtained within six months if not already held.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel, are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house and kitchen teams, build weekly schedules, manage attendance, oversee ordering and inventory.
• Partner with Operations Manager to hit safety, quality, productivity, and labor goals.
• Conduct regular facility inspections, organize monthly team meetings, and ensure training programs are implemented.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Scheduling

Inventory management

Labor management

Communication

Coaching

Training

Customer service

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Operations coordination

Education

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Description

Cafe Manager - Lead the Team. Brew Great Things.

We’re looking for a Cafe Manager who knows that great coffee starts with a great team. As the leader of your French Truck Coffee, you’ll be responsible for creating an energetic, welcoming, and well-run environment for both our guests and our team. You’ll own the day-to-day operation of your cafe, from scheduling and labor management to inventory, safety, cleanliness, quality, and customer service. Most importantly, you’ll be the kind of leader who rolls up their sleeves and leads from the front.

WHAT YOU’LL BE BREWING UP:

You’ll lead our front-of-house and kitchen teams, build weekly schedules, manage attendance, oversee ordering and inventory, and make sure the cafe is operating at its best. You’ll partner closely with your Operations Manager to hit safety, quality, productivity, and labor goals while keeping communication strong. You’ll also conduct regular facility inspections, organize monthly team meetings, and make sure training programs are actually happening—not just sitting on a checklist.

YOUR PEOPLE ARE YOUR PRIORITY:

Great managers grow great teams. You’ll coach, develop, motivate, and provide timely feedback to your team while creating a culture where people feel supported and have opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll help establish meaningful performance goals, conduct evaluations, address concerns, celebrate wins, and foster a team environment built on accountability, respect, and a little fun. You’ll also participate in bi-weekly one-on-ones with your Operations Manager and help develop best practices across our cafes.

WHY FRENCH TRUCK?

Because we believe work should be more than punching a clock. We’re building a team that cares about great coffee, great food, great service, and - most importantly - great people. If you’re a hands-on leader who loves developing people, solving problems, creating memorable guest experiences, and keeping things moving, we want to meet you. Come help us keep the coffee flowing and the good vibes brewing!

Requirements

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

At least 6 months of management experience in food and beverage is required, with one year of operations management experience in food service, hospitality, or food manufacturing preferred. You’ll need strong leadership, communication, organization, time-management, delegation, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to juggle multiple priorities without losing your cool. ServSafe certification is preferred and must be obtained within six months if you don’t already have it. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel, are also required.