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Coffee Shop Manager

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Minneapolis, MN, United States


Job Title
Coffee Shop Manager

Reports To
Retail Manager

Job Overview
Wildflyer Coffee is a non-profit coffee company that creates employment opportunities for youth experiencing homelessness. This is a cafe management position, requiring strong people skills, previous coffee experience and the ability to work within operational systems. The store manager is responsible for leading all team members in the efficient and youth-focused operation of a Wildflyer Coffee store. The Shop Manager and Program Manager will work closely together to run all day to day aspects of the shop with support from operations and program leadership. The best candidate for this role can easily handle the baseline requirements of a coffee shop manager position to further create a robust learning environment for our staff.

Pay
$24 an hour, plus tips for floor hours

Hours
Non-exempt, 38-40 hours/week

Benefits

Partial Health/Dental/Vision Benefits

Phone stipend

PTO & Earned Sick & Safe Time

General Responsibilities

Lead a monthly staff meeting

Interviewing/Hiring/Onboarding baristas

Maintaining Monthly Financials Targets and work within operations budgets

Staff Scheduling following Labor Hour Parameters

Check, edit, and confirm timesheets in a timely fashion

Conduct reviews yearly for direct reports

Cafe Responsibilities

Works a minimum of 18-20 hours on floor/week

Completes 18-20 Administration Hours/week

Maintain inventory & ordering

Ensures customer satisfaction

Conducts cafe upkeep, including maintenance of equipment and a clean front and back of house

Creates a friendly & welcoming store environment for customers and staff

Create and publish schedules 2-3 weeks in advance, manage callouts and staff illness to provide appropriate coverage in tandem with Program Manager & DO when needed

Execute and communicate all store updates, sales promotions, and new product information effectively and efficiently with team members.

Maintains Manager email account with effective and timely communication

Product Responsibilities

Ensures all company drink recipes and food offerings are followed, maintaining the highest quality and consistent product standards.

Ensures all team members are educated on our products and services and can communicate clearly with customers.

Quickly and effectively addresses order issues and maintains relationships with vendors as needed

Make and maintain accurate product pars and updated order guides.

Training & Development Responsibilities

Provides ongoing training and development to staff and youth in the areas of operating standards, customer service and product knowledge.

Demonstrates the ability to lead, effectively communicate, and champion standard operating procedures.

Ensures each team member has received the proper training to perform daily tasks

Staff Development through quarterly staff check-ins and meetings

Enforces company standards, policies, and guidelines

Fostering & encouraging the company culture

Program Responsibilities

Coordinate with Program Manager regarding scheduling

On-shift coaching of youth in tandem with Program Manager

Foster growth of staff in youth coaching

Able to train youth in coffee

Requirements

Have own, year-round transportation

Own a smartphone

Prior management experience

Knowledge of coffee and the coffee industry

Extremely flexible and adaptable as the role and company grows

Excellent customer service skills

Patience and an ability to work with marginalized populations

Positive attitude

Organized and detail-oriented, ability to meet administrative deadlines

Great conflict resolution skills

Must be available to work weekends

Able and willing to work holidays

Must open/close weekly

This position is typically Tues-Sat

Great communication skills

Barista skills, espresso machine operating experience

Has or is willing to get a Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager certificate within 45 days of hire

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