Cafe Manager

Compass Group•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

As Café Manager at LACMA, you will lead the day to day operation of an elevated café serving museum guests and staff within a high profile cultural environment. This role is focused on service execution, operational flow, and team leadership, ensuring the café delivers a polished, efficient, and welcoming experience throughout the day. You will balance speed, quality, and hospitality while maintaining strong operational standards in a fast paced, guest facing setting. This is a hands on leadership role for someone who enjoys being present on the floor, supporting teams during peak service, and creating systems that keep service smooth, organized, and consistent.

Requirements

Experience managing a café, fast casual, bakery café, or elevated counter service concept
Strong service leadership skills with a guest first mindset
Ability to lead teams in high volume, time sensitive environments
Experience with basic inventory management, ordering, and operational systems
Organized, calm under pressure, and detail oriented
Ability to communicate effectively with culinary and operations partners
Food safety certification or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

Oversee daily café operations including service flow, staffing, and guest experience
Lead and support front of house teams with an active on floor presence
Ensure consistent execution of service standards, food handling procedures, and brand expectations
Partner with culinary and operations teams to align service flow, prep timing, and guest experience
Manage ordering, inventory, storage, and basic cost controls for café products and supplies
Support scheduling, labor management, and service readiness across operating periods
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
Address guest feedback in real time and maintain a welcoming, professional environment
Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement