Cafe Shift Manager

Description

Position: Cafe Shift Manager 

Program Assignment: Abilis Businesses 

Supervisor: Café Manager or Director of Café Operations 

Job Summary: The Café Shift Manager is responsible for overseeing café operations during their shift, including staff management, customer service, inventory control, and adherence to food safety regulations. This role involves ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining high standards of service, and driving customer satisfaction. 

Schedule: Full-time, with varying hours based on business needs 

Responsibilities: 

• Train, supervise, and support café staff. 

• Create and manage weekly staff schedules. 

• Find suitable replacements for staff absences. 

• Monitor and manage café expenses to remain within budget. 

• Identify and implement cost-saving measures. 

• Receive and verify delivered café supplies. 

• Take inventory and order new stock as needed. 

• Replenish items in display cases, tables, or behind the counter. 

• Address and resolve customer complaints related to food quality and service. 

• Welcome customers, inform them about specials, and assist with orders and payments. 

• Suggest new menu items based on customer feedback and preferences. 

• Prepare and serve foods such as sandwiches, baked goods, coffee, and tea. 

• Package food and beverages for sale. 

• Sell coffee and tea blends, educate customers about brewing methods. 

• Clean and restock work and dining areas. 

• Empty trash and sanitize equipment and utensils. 

• Learn and apply brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques. 

• Update signage and displays to attract and inform customers. 

• Adhere to all food safety regulations and quality controls. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 

• Proven management experience in the hospitality industry. 

• Knowledge of food health and safety regulations. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills. 

• Excellent communication and customer service skills. 

• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods. 

• Availability to work during peak hours, including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. 

• A polite, engaging personality with a commitment to customer satisfaction. 

Salary : $18