Cafe Manager; SLK

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Southlake, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R3862#
** Title of Position:
Cafe Manager - Food & Beverage**#
** Summary of Position:
** The Campus Café Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a single Gateway Café location as part of the centralized Food & Beverage (F&B) team. This role ensures exceptional guest service, operational excellence, and alignment with Gateway Church’s mission. The Café Manager reports to a centralized Food & Beverage Manager and collaborates regularly with campus staff, regional F&B leadership, and peer Café Managers across other Gateway locations.

This leader oversees all aspects of café operations—including financial performance, product quality, team leadership, and ministry support—while fostering a Christ-centered, welcoming environment for guests and team members. Success in this role requires a strong background in retail food service, strong people and time management skills, and a heart for serving both team and community.#
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Job Responsibilities:

** Team Leadership & Collaboration
* Lead, schedule, and develop a team of shift leads and attendants.
* Provide hands-on training and coaching, with a focus on hospitality, compliance, and performance.
* Partner with campus ministry departments and event teams to support weekend services, and special events.
* Collaborate with regional F&B leadership and peer Café Managers on best practices and process improvements.
* Participate in Central F&B meetings and training (remote and in-person).Operations & Oversight
* Manage daily café operations, including opening/closing routines, product merchandising, cleanliness, and guest experience.
* Supervise café and breakroom stock levels; coordinate with vendors to maintain inventory par levels.
* Implement and uphold health department guidelines and safety protocols; maintain a clean, compliant, and welcoming café.
* Work shifts as needed to provide coverage, mentorship, or support during peak periods or major events.

Financial & Administrative Responsibilities
* Monitor and steward café budget in alignment with campus and F&B goals.
* Track and report café sales, labor, and waste data; review weekly performance reports and identify opportunities for efficiency.
* Reconcile daily sales deposits and credit card batches; ensure accuracy of reporting in Square POS.
* Enter and code receipts, manage vendor orders, and track expenses in coordination with F&B Admin and Finance teams.
* Conduct monthly and annual inventory counts and submit timely reports.

Product & Service Strategy
* Curate and maintain a simplified, effective café menu that meets campus needs and aligns with central strategy.
* Support menu transitions and pricing updates provided by central F&B leadership.
* Provide feedback to central team regarding campus-specific needs, preferences, or operational challenges.#
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* Job Requirements:

*** Minimum 2 years of experience in café or restaurant management (preferably in a retail food service environment).
* Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
* Proficient in inventory management, vendor relations, and POS systems (Square experience preferred).
* High attention to detail, especially in scheduling, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
* Servant leadership mindset with a passion for hospitality and ministry support.
* Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
* Must obtain and maintain a current Food Manager Certification.#
** The DNA of a Gateway Leader
** At Gateway, we seek to build and nurture a culture for our organization that produces and protects a God-honoring atmosphere. We lay the foundation for this cultural expression by personally living out Gateway’s values and instilling them in all who work alongside us on our staff. Our values can be described by three words: spiritual, professional, and relational. By upholding these values and our social covenant, we can better serve the kingdom through our vision, mission, and…