General Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed Indemnity Medical, Dental, and-V

Short-term disability and term-life

401(k)

Employee discounts, training and-sch

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals seeks a General Manager for a fast-paced, health-focused cafe. You will lead a high-energy team, drive guest experience, and deliver strong business results through hands-on leadership and people development.

The role requires managing daily operations, scheduling, inventory, vendor coordination, and adherence to company standards while coaching staff and optimizing labor and sales metrics. Open availability and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of previous management experience in retail, food service, or café required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Open availability including weekends, opening, and closing shifts.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operations & guest experience: handle concerns, open and close the store, and plan ahead for events and demand.
• Financial & administrative: schedule baristas and other staff, monitor inventory, coordinate with vendors for orders, and initiate bank deposits.
• Leadership: interview, onboard, train, coach, and develop employees.
• Monitor and drive key metrics including labor, sales, and guest satisfaction.
• Act as the primary decision-maker for the store.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

People development

Job description

Café General Manager – Lead a High Energy Team!

Looking for a leadership role where you can truly make an impact? Express Employment Professionals is hiring a General Manager to lead a fast-paced, health-focused café. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for driving team performance, delivering an exceptional guest experience, and achieving strong business results. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy developing people, improving operations, and owning results – this is your opportunity.

General Manager Job Highlights:

• Full-time, 1st shift position


• Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm


• Scheduling flexibility within operating hours


• Pay: $20-25 per hour, depending on experience


• Evaluation-to-hire, meaning they want you LONG TERM!

General Manager Job Summary

The General Manager is responsible for the overall success of the store, including team leadership, daily operations, financial performance, and guest satisfaction. This role combines hands-on involvement with strategic oversight, ensuring smooth operations, strong team development, and consistent execution of company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Guest Experience: handle concerns, open and close the store, and plan ahead for events and demand


• Financial & Administrative: schedule baristas and other staff, monitor inventory, coordinate with vendors for orders, and initiate bank deposits


• Leadership: interview, onboard, train, coach, and develop employees


• Monitor and drive key metrics including labor, sales, and guest satisfaction


• Act as the primary decision-maker for the store

General Manager Qualifications:

• 5+ years of previous management experience in retail, food service, or café required


• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Open availability including weekends, opening, and closing shifts


• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs

Benefits as an Express Associate:

• Fixed Indemnity Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage


• Short-term disability and term-life coverage
  
• 401(k)


• Free Employee Assistance Program, discounts, training, and scholarship opportunities

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.