Cafe Manager

Shepherd Church•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Shepherd Church is seeking a passionate, service-minded Cafe Manager to lead the daily operations of Pillars Cafe. This is a unique opportunity for someone who loves hospitality, thrives in leadership and management, and desires to create a welcoming environment where people experience community and connection. As the Pillars Cafe Manager, you will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on support, overseeing daily café and bookstore operations, leading staff, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and ensuring operational excellence. You will steward resources responsibly, foster a healthy and positive team culture, and create a space that guests love to visit and team members love to serve in.

Requirements

2 or more years of experience in café, coffee shop, restaurant, or food service management.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods while performing daily café operations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and special church events as needed.
Experience using point-of-sale (POS) systems (Toast) inventory management software, and Microsoft Office.
Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
Strong commitment to exceptional hospitality and customer service, creating a welcoming environment for every guest.
Proven ability to manage daily operations, including scheduling, inventory, ordering, budgeting, and cash handling.
Consistent Character - We will do what's right even when it's difficult
Healthy living - We invest in ourselves so that we can love God and love people well.
Radical Responsibility - We fully own the part we play and impact it has on others.
Trust Builders - We strive to respect others with our words and our actions
All in for Shepherd - We are sold out to lifting up Jesus so that the world would believe.
Adhere to the Statement of Faith, upholding biblical principles in all aspects of work and life.
Be prepared to share the hope you have in Christ.
As a representative of Christ, be ready to gently and respectfully share the Good News of Jesus Christ at all times.

Nice To Haves

Genuine heart for serving people and creating meaningful guest experiences.
Leads with humility, integrity, and a positive attitude.
Highly organized, proactive, and able to balance strategic planning with hands-on leadership.
Remains calm under pressure and approaches challenges with flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Takes ownership of their responsibilities and follows through with excellence.
Has an eye for detail and takes pride in maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness, and hospitality.
Values teamwork and collaborates well across ministries and departments.
Sees Pillars Cafe as more than a coffee shop—recognizing it as a place where relationships are built, conversations begin, and people can experience the welcoming presence of Christ.