Café Manager - Lead Team & Elevate Guest Experience

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff discounts

Training and development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Café Manager to oversee the operations of a popular café in Soweto. You will lead baristas and service staff, ensuring exceptional customer service and high food/beverage standards in Gauteng's cultural hub.

The role requires strong leadership, hospitality passion, and flexibility to work weekends/public holidays. You will create a welcoming atmosphere for all patrons while driving performance and profitability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Café Manager or Assistant Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of coffee preparation, food service, and inventory management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of café operations, including staff management, inventory, and customer service.
• Lead, train, and motivate the café team to ensure high performance and positive morale.
• Oversee food and beverage preparation, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to recipes.
• Manage inventory levels, ordering supplies, and controlling costs effectively.
• Maintain a welcoming and clean environment for customers and staff.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Customer service

Inventory management

Coffee knowledge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Café Manager to oversee the operations of a popular café in Soweto. You will lead baristas and service staff, ensuring exceptional customer service and high food/beverage standards in Gauteng's cultural hub.

The role requires strong leadership, hospitality passion, and flexibility to work weekends/public holidays. You will create a welcoming atmosphere for all patrons while driving performance and profitability.