MOD Level III: Lead Café Operations & Growth

Life Alive Café; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% meal discount and yoga

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Free Mental Health Support

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Life Alive Café is seeking a Manager on Duty (MOD) Level III to lead shift execution and own key financial and administrative processes at our Cambridge, MA cafe. This hourly leader role bridges to salaried management, handling compliance, catering awareness, and financial reporting.

The MOD Level III will manage onboarding, labor forecasting, scheduling templates, end-to-end purchasing, and invoice payments while driving sales and operational excellence in a fast-paced, plant-based restaurant.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in customer service, staff management, and cafe operations.
• Completion and validation of the MOD Level III Training Plan.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 9+ hours several days a week.

Responsibilities

• Shift Management & Execution: perform core MOD Level I and II responsibilities and optimize service flow.
• Administrative & Financial Ownership: manage onboarding paperwork and labor scheduling, forecasting, and labor tracking.
• Oversee purchasing, invoices, and periodic inventory counts; reconcile labor reports and budgets.
• Lead team development, coaching conversations, and onboarding for new hires.
• Drive daily sales targets and ensure health, safety, and food safety standards.

Job description

Life Alive Café is seeking a Manager on Duty (MOD) Level III to lead shift execution and own key financial and administrative processes at our Cambridge, MA cafe. This hourly leader role bridges to salaried management, handling compliance, catering awareness, and financial reporting.

The MOD Level III will manage onboarding, labor forecasting, scheduling templates, end-to-end purchasing, and invoice payments while driving sales and operational excellence in a fast-paced, plant-based restaurant.