CAFE & COFFEE BAR MANAGER - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Compass Group•Fort Lauderdale, FL

5d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Eurest is hiring a Cafe & Coffee Bar Manager to lead a retail/cafeteria operation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role is suited to an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who seeks better ways to conduct business. The manager oversees operational and administrative work, staff, financial performance, inventory, food safety, customer satisfaction, and client relations. The ideal candidate has café management experience, strong financial acumen, and a background in coffee operations and service. This is a seven-day operation. The successful candidate must be flexible to work varying schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required by business needs. The position offers a salary of $60,000–$65,000.

Requirements

Three or more years of supervisory experience in food service operations.
Knowledge of retail, food, and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
Leadership, management, and coaching skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, the Internet, and other necessary computer programs.
ServSafe® certification.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree, or an associate degree plus related experience.
Prior café management experience.
A strong financial background and experience in coffee operations and service.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily administrative and operational tasks.
Handle all aspects of staff management, including hiring and training hourly team members.
Manage financials, including budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Maintain knowledge of the marketplace and industry trends.
Manage cost controls and control account expenditures.
Oversee sanitation and safety of assigned units.
Purchase and manage inventory.
Roll out new culinary programs in coordination with the Company marketing and culinary teams.
Act as the direct liaison with the client.
Plan and supervise special functions.
Maintain cash controls and payroll records.
Promote customer satisfaction and good public relations through safe and efficient use of resources.