SR. CAFE MANAGER- CHICAGO, IL

Job Summary

This individual is responsible for the overall cafeteria operations from open to close. They will be expected to maintain established costs and quality standards, lead a team of employees, and ensure quality and sanitation standards are exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Interviews, hires, trains and coaches employees and entry level managers
• Plans, assigns and directs job duties
• Participates in employee meetings, reviews and development
• Ensures compliance with proper sanitation and cleaning standards
• Prepares and maintains volume trend analysis report on a daily basis
• Plans, markets and executes special events/promotions in the café
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• Three to five years upscale food service experience, including two years at the management level
• Supervising, scheduling, training, management & coaching skills
• Knowledge of basic work area operations, company and client policies and procedures
• Operational knowledge of the cash handling procedures and operation of food service equipment
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus