Cafe Manager

Boston, Massachusetts

Compass Group, North America
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Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Cafe Manager

Pay 11

Salary: $68,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations. Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A .

Job Summary

As a Café Manager, you will hold duties related to the supervision of the food service operation of a medium to large volume location. The café manager ensures the standards of excellence are met, supervises associates, and supports the Director with responsibilities such as ordering, inventory, marketing and training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages café operations

Hires, supervises, trains, and coaches associates

Assists with interviewing and hiring

Manage call outs and assign daily staff responsibilities

Manager associates job performance

Responsible for all Café opening/closing responsibilities

Verifies and ensure employee timesheets are updated and correct

Ensures compliance with proper sanitation and cleaning standards

Oversee general maintenance of café food service equipment

Responsible for planning, marketing and executing special events/promotions in the cafe

Ensure signage is accurate & informative.

Updates digital screens with the daily menus & marketing

Oversees all of Mobile, Kiosk & Digital Technology

Completes daily reconciliation of multiple cash banks and reports. Ensure all cash handling procedures are followed.

Completes Annual Benchmarking analysis

Prepares the end of day managers reports

Responsible for all the Front of the House orders & inventory

Operates within the budget and identifies new ways to improve the business.

Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills

Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

2 years of food service experience including 1 year at the management level.

Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.

Supervising, scheduling, training and coaching skills

Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions

Knowledge of basic work area operations, company and client policies and procedures

Strong understanding of the collective bargaining agreement

Knowledge of Micros & Kronos is preferred

Operational knowledge of the cash register, cash handling procedures, and reconciliation of multiple cash banks and reports.

Operational knowledge of food service equipment and maintenance requirements.

Servsafe or department of health certification is preferred.

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office: word, excel and PowerPoint outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

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Restaurant Associates

Leah Curry

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Date Posted: 06 May 2025
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