Our Café Kitchen Manager is responsible for supporting the Café General Manager in all aspects of operations within their café including, but not limited to hiring, training, scheduling, team leadership, inventory management, profit and loss, hospitality, and food safety. This individual must maintain the highest commitment to quality with a demonstrated collaborative approach. The Café Kitchen Manager is responsible for driving exceptional standards in food preparation and presentation as established by the Director of Culinary. This role requires at least 45 hours per work week in café. Salary commensurate with experience.
Position is for New Cafe opening Fall of 2026
What you'll do
Accountable for tracking kitchen-related financials such as food cost, labor cost and inventory
Maintains food safety and sanitation standards
Oversees BOH operations and is responsible for training and managing BOH team members
Is responsible for driving financial success through strong leadership and active coaching
Meets all deadlines regarding ordering, inventory, invoice and schedule submission
Holds a standard of excellence for all food received, prepped, held and presented
Upholds food quality standards by adhering to company recipes and build sheets
Maintains a clean and safe work environment for team members and guests, ensures all equipment is functioning and in working order, actively uses their resources to find solutions, supports GM with adherence to R&M budget
Orders food accurately to prevent waste and ensure appropriate availability
Implements Ascension Coffee standards as directed by Brand Leadership
Participates in special events including off site catering and functions
Coachable: receives and implements feedback quickly
Approachable: forges strong interpersonal connections with folks of all skill levels
Impactful: communicates and conveys concepts in a way the individual will understand and respond with engagement
Culture: participates in an inclusive and quality focused culture, utilizing thoughtful communication as guidepost for fellow team members, customers and consumers
Qualifications
Restaurant kitchen operations experience required
Food and Beverage Manager certification
Reliable transportation, able to travel to all locations
Able to work nights and weekends
Strong team building skills, clear communication
Great organizational skills, problem solving ability, and intuitive resourcefulness
High initiative and self-management skills, willing to take direction
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, ~8 hours each workday