Cafe Manager - Southlake, United States - Unleashed Brands

Description

The Cafe Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the operations of the Urban Cafe and guiding the performance of Urban Cafe Team Members. In addition to Urban Cafe P&L management, this is a practical, hands-on role, with much of the working hours spent in the kitchen and service area, cooking, preparing, and serving food. They must be focused on driving transactions, managing costs, and adding value to the guest experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with sanitation & safety regulations
• Ensure that food quality and guest service standards are met
• Drive the proper execution of all processes, systems and standards
• Assist General Manager in the recruitment and hiring process of Urban Cafe Team
• Train the Urban Cafe Team in preparing the full menu and in preparing drinks and ready-to-eat foods to the consistently high standard required
• Train the Urban Cafe Team in executing above and beyond guest service; this includes order assistance, processing, follow up, and delivery.
• Set and maintain a high standard and good example for the Urban Cafe Team regarding punctuality, attendance, and attitude and ensure these standards are always maintained
• Set and maintain a high standard and good example for the Urban Cafe Team regarding cleanliness and hygiene, including a regular deep cleaning schedule
• Actively work and manage key Urban Cafe shifts throughout each week
• Develop and implement weekly operational plans based on seasonality, revenue, and party projections
• Establish and manage product par levels
• Partner with Party Coordinator to ensure related revenue goals are met
• Plan and execute weekly labor templates based on projected revenue; this includes adjusting up or down based actual traffic
• Drive Urban Cafe Menu and Party Add-On Strategy
• Establish par levels for all products
• Order products & supplies from Approved Vendors
• Ensure all deliveries are received, stored, and logged correctly
• Maintain effective inventory control, storage, and rotation to minimize waste
• Manage the Urban Cafe Team, ensuring they always work to the expected standards
• Adhere to scheduled shifts and willing to stay beyond when business or circumstances dictate
• Manage the Urban Cafe P&L through execution of weekly processes that include revenue & party planning, labor planning & execution, inventory management, and overall performance analysis
• Maintain a clear, well-organized, and easy-to-access Urban Cafe
• Address and resolve guest concerns regarding the Urban Cafe
• Participate in regular Team Meetings and Trainings, as and when required
• Ensure daily utilization & validation of the Managers Red Book as a tool to facilitate alignment amongst the Urban Cafe Team
• Other duties, as tasked by General Manager

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred
• Minimum of four (4) years previous F&B experience (quick service and/or restaurant experience)
• 1-5 years management experience in the hospitality field preferred
• Must have a current ServSafe or similar Food Handling Certification, or be willing to obtain within the first 30 days of employment
• Must have experience P&L management, including Revenue, COGS, Labor, and other Operating Expenses

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lead, motivate and empower the Urban Cafe Team
• Ability to align the Urban Cafe Team with Urban Air Adventure Park culture by balancing seriousness and having fun
• Ability to take initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to identify & rectify potential safety, operational, and/or guest services issues related to the Urban Cafe
• Ability to establish goals and convert plans into action
• Ability to see patterns in performance and strategize solutions
• Exercise good judgment in decision-making
• Open to feedback and self-improvement
• Ability and willingness to hold oneself accountable for high personal standards of conduct and professionalism
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating and upholding Urban Air policies and standards
• Schedule writing for peak and non-peak times a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work days, nights, and/or weekends, as required
• Work holidays, as required
• Work in noisy, fast-paced environment with distracting conditions
• Move about facility and stand for long periods of time
• Lift and carry up to 55 lbs.
• Must have regular and predictable attendance

Perks:

• Paid bi-weekly
• Company Paid Holidays
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple health care insurance plans that cover medical, dental, prescription, vision, and employer HSA contributions
• Competitive 401(k) Program with employer matching contributions
• Daily dress code of business casual
• A positive work environment
• And much, much more

Company Description

Unleashed Brands was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be. Unleashed Brands has more than 1,300 locations open and in development with plans to open more than 100+ new units annually over the next 5 years. For more information, please visit Unleashed Brands is headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Unleashed Brands is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law.

ADA

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Unleashed Brands will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Unleashed Brands is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

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