Assistant Cafe Manager - Leon Springs

Merit Coffee is searching for a tenacious Assistant Cafe Manager who is passionate about crafting the highest quality specialty coffee beverages, providing excellent service, and leading a team whose goal is to be an inspiring bright spot in the days of all our customers.  Our Assistant Cafe Managers are responsible for managing operations in our fast-growing company, solving problems, driving financial success, building great teams, and creating the preferred meeting place in their communities. 

Assistant Cafe Manager Responsibilities:

•       Welcome customers, inform them about specials or new items, answer questions, and accept orders and payments.
•       Prepare specialty coffee drinks of the highest quality and other beverages, baked goods, and foods.
•       Sell retail coffee and brewing equipment, highlight the differences between items, and educate customers about brewing methods.
•       Clean and restock work and dining areas, and sanitize equipment and utensils.
•       Learn and teach brewing methods, beverage recipes, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve coffee and food quality.
•       Maintain coffee knowledge on current offerings and communicate product information to customers.
•       Update signage and displays to attract customers.
•       Take inventory and replenish items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter.
•       Work as part of an enthusiastic, fun, high-energy team.
•       Adhere to all food safety regulations and quality controls.
•       Participate and attend staff-offered trainings and cuppings.
•       Represent the brand through proper appearance and a clean and well-organized bar.
•       Store openers and closers that require additional duties and expectations.
•       Role Model for the brand.
•       Assist the Cafe Manager with administrative duties, including but not limited to ordering, scheduling, inventory, and more.
•       Work alongside the Cafe Manager to lead and train the team.
•       Performs other duties as required.

Assistant Cafe Manager Requirements:

•        High School Diploma or equivalent
•        Strong organizational and leadership skills
•        Must hold a current Managers Food Handlers Certification.
•        3 years experience in food and beverage preparation, customer service, or managing a team preferred
•        Training and willingness to pursue excellence in learning about drink preparation and food offerings
•        Exceptional listening and communication skills
•        Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods
•        Availability to work 40 hours per week, around peak hours, including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays
•        An outgoing, polite, engaging personality
•        Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence
•        Willingness to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment

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