Shine Ministry Cafe Manager

Southeast Christian Church • Middletown, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shine Ministry Cafe is seeking a community-minded, energetic, and organized Café Manager to oversee daily operations within a vibrant church environment. The café serves as a welcoming hub for fellowship and connection. The role involves managing day-to-day business operations, leading a team of paid staff and volunteers, and fostering an inclusive environment, particularly supporting individuals with special needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, coffee, menu development, and ministry through service.

Requirements

• Experience managing a café or other food service area and overseeing a budget.
• Flexibility, as hours vary and change according to seasonal rhythms of the church.
• Innovation to expand current menu offerings, introducing new food and beverage items.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience within/around a large church environment.
• Engaged member of Southeast Christian Church, or willing to become one.
• Models staff values: Honor, Care, Accountability, Grit, Authenticity, Humility, and Fun.
• Lives out staff expectations of groups, inviting, serving, worship, and giving.
• Agree with the Statement of Faith, submit to the leadership established by the church, and lives out our church Mantras in tangible ways.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day operations of the café, ensuring high-quality service and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Create a robust menu including coffee drinks, lunch items, and a variety of snacks.
• Handle purchasing, inventory control, and supplier relationships to keep the café fully stocked and within budget.
• Manage the point-of-sale (POS) system, tracking daily revenue, and finding ways to increase café traffic.
• Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers to run a small café with a large customer base.
• Support the Blankenbaker Campus with large events and weekly services.
• Maintain Food Service Safety Permits and attend/pass required state trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager