Store Manager - 000845 - Lockport, IL

7Brew Coffee; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manager at 7 Brew Coffee is responsible for location growth, profitable operation, and preserving the brand culture. The role leads a diverse crew, coaching and training while ensuring exceptional customer experiences across peak hours. You report to the District Manager and oversee overall stand operations.

In addition to scheduling, you coach, train, perform admin duties, manage inventory, health compliance, and develop future leaders in a fast-paced coffee stand environment.

Qualifications

• Be able to lead a large team in a fast-paced stand.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and coaching.
• Schedule shifts with cost-conscious staffing and coverage.
• Maintain health and safety standards across shifts.
• Monitor inventory and equipment readiness.

Responsibilities

• Be proficient in all Brewista and Shift Lead duties and skill sets.
• Maintain excellent wait times, cleanliness, and customer interactions through training, coaching, and encouragement.
• Provide regular feedback to each team member on strengths and areas of growth.
• Work with the crew’s needs and availability to create a weekly shift schedule maintaining a low cost of labor while ensuring quick wait times and short lines.
• Monitor and maintain necessary inventory, small wares, and equipment.
• Ensure appropriate cash handling, deposits, and change for the stand.
• Facilitate team bonding and development through regular meetings and events for the Shift Leads and Brewistas.
• Take ownership of solutions.
• Ensure crew is knowledgeable and meeting all health requirements.
• Develop new leaders.
• Implement and communicate directives from upper management.
• Delegate tasks to the leadership team and Brewistas to facilitate efficiency and appropriate development.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team coaching

Scheduling

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

The Manager assumes full responsibility for his or her location’s growth, profitable operation, and the preservation of 7 Brew’s culture, mission statement, and values. The Manager is the leader of his or her crew and maintains genuine connections with them and the unique nuances of business at their stand(s).

In addition to scheduled shifts, the Manager is expected to coach, train, perform admin duties, and oversee operations. The Manager reports to his or her District Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Be proficient in all Brewista and Shift Lead duties and skill sets
• Maintain excellent wait times, cleanliness, and customer interactions through training, coaching, and encouragement
• Provide regular feedback to each team member on strengths and areas of growth
• Work with the crew’s needs and availability to create a weekly shift schedule maintaining a low cost of labor while ensuring quick wait times and short lines
• Monitor and maintain necessary inventory, small wares, and equipment
• Ensure appropriate cash handling, deposits, and change for the stand
• Facilitate team bonding and development through regular meetings and events for the Shift Leads and Brewistas
• Take ownership of solutions
• Ensure crew is knowledgeable and meeting all health requirements
• Develop new leaders
• Implement and communicate directives from upper management
• Delegate tasks to the leadership team and Brewistas to facilitate efficiency and appropriate development

Requirements

WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

• Work a flexible schedule, which can include early mornings (5 a.m.) and late nights (11:30 p.m.)
• Visit the stand outside of scheduled shifts to coach, observe, train, and perform administrative duties
• Regularly work weekends and be available to work holidays, if necessary
• Be available by phone or in person to promptly address any needs

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Create and maintain genuine, uplifting interactions
• Work carefully and quickly with hot water and coffee, glass bottles, and dairy products
• Be able to work outside for prolonged periods, in all weather conditions
• Be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Be able to stand comfortably for hours at a time
• Be able to climb a ladder and use a stepladder
• Be able to stand, sit, bend, kneel, twist, and squat as necessary to stock and clean in the stand
• Safely walk in between and around cars in the drive thru line
• Safely use a utility knife
• Operate any position in the stand during peak hours
• Maintain awareness of the shift’s operations while working a position
• Be able to address operational, procedural, or cultural issues with team members
• Adapt to problems and implement solutions during stressful situations
• Effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Effectively lead and direct multiple personality types under pressure
• Has proven leadership abilities in a fast-paced environment with 40+ team members
• Beginner-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite