Café Manager

Job summary

Manage daily café operations, budgets, menus, inventory, and supplier and client arrangements while ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance. Recruit, schedule, train, and supervise staff; monitor performance and finances; address customer concerns; and support marketing and events.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College/CEGEP or equivalent experience Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Remote location Willing to relocate Relocation costs not covered by employer Responsibilities Tasks Analyze budget to boost and maintain the restaurant’s profits Develop budget to determine cost of food, ingredients, alcohol, kitchen and cleaning supplies Evaluate daily operations Modify food preparation methods and menu prices according to the restaurant budget Monitor revenues to determine labour cost Monitor staff performance Plan and organize daily operations Recruit staff Set staff work schedules Supervise staff Train staff Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms Conduct performance reviews Cost products and services Organize and maintain inventory Ensure health and safety regulations are followed Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies Negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities Participate in marketing plans and implementation Leading/instructing individuals Address customers' complaints or concerns Provide customer service Manage events Food safety/handling skills Supervision 3-4 people Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Safe Food Handling certificate Food Safety Certificate Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge MS Office Point of sale system Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Reference required Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Own vehicle Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Personal suitability Dependability Excellent oral communication Reliability Team player Ability to multitask Benefits Financial benefits Bonus Gratuities Other Benefits Free parking available Variable or compressed work week

What you’ll do

Manage daily café operations, budgets, menus, inventory, and supplier and client arrangements while ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance. Recruit, schedule, train, and supervise staff; monitor performance and finances; address customer concerns; and support marketing and events.

Requirements

Requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience and a college/CEGEP education or equivalent experience. The role also calls for food safety credentials, First Aid and CPR certificates, customer-service and communication abilities, MS Office and point-of-sale knowledge, a valid driver's licence, and access to a vehicle.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Gratuities
• Free Parking
• Variable or Compressed Work Week

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Point-of-sale systems · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Budgeting
• Restaurant Operations
• Staff Recruitment
• Staff Scheduling
• Staff Supervision
• Staff Training
• Performance Reviews
• Inventory Management
• Food Safety
• Supplier Negotiation
• Customer Service
• Event Management
• Cash Balancing
• Marketing
• MS Office
• Point-of-Sale Systems

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support