Cafe Manager

Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection is proud to be the only Forbes Travel Guide five-star resort in the historic community of Telluride, Colorado. Named one of the Top 10 in the U.S. by Travel Leisure, this luxurious property blends Auberge’s distinctive flair for authentic and elevated experiences with the local flavor of the destination. Surrounded on three sides by the dramatic 14,000-foot peaks of the San Juan Mountains, Madeline has become the region's premier year-round basecamp for alpine adventure. Our talented team is world-class with a strong commitment to service standards and a passion for creating unique and authentic experiences. Employment at The Madeline encompasses both professional enrichment and competitive benefits, including: team member rates, team member discounts, ski and wellness reimbursement and tuition reimbursement.

The targeted compensation range for this full time year round, exempt position is $60,000 - $65,000. The position offers a competitive compensation package presented by Auberge Resorts Collection.

We’re seeking a dynamic Café Manager to oversee daily operations and deliver an exceptional experience for our customers. If you’re passionate about coffee, food, and creating a welcoming atmosphere, this could be the perfect fit. You’ll lead a team, ensure smooth service, maintain a high standard of food and beverage quality, and foster an environment that combines creativity, energy, and fun.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations Management: Supervise day-to-day operations to ensure smooth service, maintaining efficiency and consistency in coffee, pastries, and sandwiches.
• Team Leadership: Manage and motivate a team of baristas, kitchen staff, and servers, providing training and guidance for outstanding customer service.
• Customer Experience: Create a lively, welcoming atmosphere, ensuring every guest enjoys a great experience, from the funky music to the tasty menu offerings.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards for food and drink quality, ensuring that all products meet the café's specifications and customer expectations.
• Inventory Management: Track inventory, order supplies, and ensure stock levels are sufficient for daily operations.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure cleanliness and safety standards are met, including food handling, equipment, and sanitation.
• Marketing & Community Engagement: Help promote the café’s vibe and offerings through social media, events, and partnerships to attract new customers and build community connections.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a café, restaurant, or similar environment, ideally in a managerial role.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Passion for coffee, food, and customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of coffee brewing, pastry preparation, and sandwich making.
• Ability to manage inventory and handle basic administrative tasks.
• A love for good music and a fun, funky atmosphere is a must!

Benefits Package

The comprehensive benefit package for this position includes paid time off, sick and safe time, Medical, Dental and Vision healthcare plans, 401(k) plans with employer contribution, Health and Flexible Spending Account programs, Employee Assistance Program and Company stay discounts. Benefits package may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

Benefits package may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.