Coffee Bar Manager
About The Position
Wolfgang Puck Catering is launching a specialty coffee operation at a premier technology account location in Boulder, Colorado. The Coffee Bar Manager will establish and lead the new business, delivering an exceptional guest experience and fostering a positive, engaging team environment. This hands-on hospitality leadership role involves building relationships, developing talent, and driving operational excellence. As the company’s first coffee bar operation in Colorado, the manager will help shape the brand’s local presence while partnering with Apple to create a welcoming destination for guests and team members.
Requirements
- Experience managing a specialty coffee, café, espresso bar, or similar foodservice operation.
- Knowledge of espresso preparation, coffee equipment operation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
- Experience with inventory management, purchasing, ordering processes, and cost controls.
- Financial and business acumen, including labor management, budgeting, and performance analysis.
- Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing teams in hospitality, retail, or foodservice.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and manage competing priorities with limited oversight.
- Commitment to exceptional guest experiences and an inclusive team culture.
- Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the Boulder market and surrounding community.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations of a high-volume specialty coffee and espresso bar.
- Recruit, train, coach, and support approximately four associates, fostering collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.
- Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of coffee, espresso, and specialty beverages.
- Oversee coffee equipment operation and maintenance, as well as vendor relationships, to support operational reliability.
- Manage inventory, product ordering, receiving, and storage while minimizing waste and controlling costs.
- Monitor labor scheduling and staffing plans to meet service needs and financial objectives.
- Track business performance, analyze operating results, and implement improvements to guest experience and profitability.
- Build relationships with Apple leadership, guests, vendors, and local community partners.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve operations, elevate service, and support long-term business success.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and accidental death coverage
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
- Personal leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Eligible associates may also receive paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
