Cafe Assistant Manager

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The Assistant Manager "AM" is responsible for leading the FOH and BOH operations of the Cafe. The AM will spend significant time performing managerial duties, as well as some back of house cooking functions. Key responsibilities include managing, training, and disciplining restaurant team members. The AM is responsible for ensuring excellent guest experience, the safety of our guests, team members and property, and product quality.

The position will lead and develop the crew members to drive catering and increased sales. The AM must hit operational and sales goals for the Cafe, as well as operate within brand standards.

• Wears an "owner’s hat" in operating the store.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in each position within the cafe.
• Successful completion of the Cafe Basics, Certified Trainer, and Crew Leader Training Programs.
• Recruits, interviews, and trains new Crew Members to ensure the cafe is staffed at the appropriate level.
• Manages daily functions of the café including prepping product, making food and smoothies, serving customers, and completing daily and weekly cleaning duties.
• Leads and coaches Crew Leads and staff during each shift to ensure brand standards are upheld.
• Manages the brand experience, including hospitality, quality control, and speed of service.
• Ensures all safety and security policies are being followed as set by the brand.
• Monitors sales growth and cost control of the store against the budgeted expectation and historical performance to maximize profitability.
• Leads marketing and promotional campaigns. Executes marketing and sales programs following guidelines.
• Under guidance of General Manager hires and trains cross functional Team Members to ensure the store is staffed at the appropriate level.
• Manages labor to ensure proper staffing levels to meet the budget and sales strategy.
• Manages the inventory and par levels.
• Ensures equipment is operable to execute brand standards.
• Drives servsafe compliance and proper food handling procedures.
• Performs any additional tasks necessary to run the store as directed by General Manager.

• 5 years service experience with increasing responsibility.
• Servsafe certification or equivalent food safety certification is required.