Café Manager

Whitefield Academy•Smyrna, GA

About The Position

Primary Objective: This position offers a unique opportunity to shape a new program that integrates hospitality, business, and education, while fostering community within the school. The cafe manager will oversee the daily operations of the brand-new café located in Whitefield Academy’s Learning Commons. This role is responsible for creating a welcoming environment that reflects the Academy’s mission, while efficiently and effectively managing food and beverage service, as well as supervising student helpers and interns. Key Responsibilities: Operations Management Oversee daily café operation, including opening/closing procedures, inventory, ordering, and cash handling. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food service regulations. Develop menus and product offerings that align with student and faculty needs. Student Partnership & Mentorship Train, supervise, and mentor student helpers and interns, instilling responsibility, teamwork, and customer service skills. Collaborate with the entrepreneurship class to provide hands-on learning opportunities. Encourage students to apply classroom concepts in real-world café operations. Customer Experience Create a warm, Christ-centered atmosphere that fosters community. Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Gather feedback and adjust offerings to meet the needs of the school community. Financial & Administrative Oversight Manage budgets, track sales, and monitor profitability. Maintain accurate record of transactions, inventory, and staffing. Report regularly to school leadership on café performance and student engagement. Other Responsibilities Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis. Demonstrate stewardship of Whitefield resources and spaces. Adhere to the bylaws, policies and procedures, and to all laws that govern the school and its actions. Other responsibilities as assigned by administration.

Requirements

Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or retail management preferred.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Ability to mentor and work effectively with high school students.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to Whitefield Academy’s Christ-centered mission and values.
Flexibility to work an 11-month schedule aligned with the school calendar.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Servant-hearted leader who models “others ahead of self.”
Proactive mindset with creativity and initiative.
Passion for fostering community and supporting student growth.
Reliable, adaptable, and able to thrive in a new and evolving program.
Commit to living his/her life under the lordship of Christ.
Model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ, and be a Christian role model in speech, actions, and attitudes, which contributes to the spiritual atmosphere of the school.
Believe and affirm the school’s Statement of Faith.
Commit to exhibiting Whitefield’s core value for our students to experience diversity that reflects the body of Christ and support the school’s diversity vision that aims at unity in Christ
Demonstrate evidence of consistent spiritual activities such as worship at a local church, fellowship with the body of Christ, personal devotional time with the Lord, and individual study of scripture.
Evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in the nurturing of relationships with other staff members, students, families, and the community at large.
Be actively involved in a local church.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily café operation, including opening/closing procedures, inventory, ordering, and cash handling.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food service regulations.
Develop menus and product offerings that align with student and faculty needs.
Train, supervise, and mentor student helpers and interns, instilling responsibility, teamwork, and customer service skills.
Collaborate with the entrepreneurship class to provide hands-on learning opportunities.
Encourage students to apply classroom concepts in real-world café operations.
Create a warm, Christ-centered atmosphere that fosters community.
Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Gather feedback and adjust offerings to meet the needs of the school community.
Manage budgets, track sales, and monitor profitability.
Maintain accurate record of transactions, inventory, and staffing.
Report regularly to school leadership on café performance and student engagement.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
Demonstrate stewardship of Whitefield resources and spaces.
Adhere to the bylaws, policies and procedures, and to all laws that govern the school and its actions.
Other responsibilities as assigned by administration.