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Coffee Bar Manager

Position Description

The Coffee Bar Manager works as a member of Olympia Coffee’s Retail Team. S/he is supervised by the Retail Director, works in close collaboration with the Retail Trainer and supervises a team of Baristas in operation of the coffee bar. The Coffee Bar Manager is responsible for managing his/her coffee bar’s operational and financial success.  

General Responsibilities

  • Ensuring the store is providing consistently excellent products and service, and that the environment is inviting, clean, and well stocked.
  • Building a well-developed and high performing team that works together collaboratively and upholds the Olympia Coffee Staff Member Expectations.
  • Promoting a positive staff moral and favorable image in the community as a local, hand crafted artisan brand.

Specific Duties

Bar Operation and Budgeting

  • Perform barista tasks during scheduled shifts (15-20 hours per week): prepare drinks, provide an outstanding customer experience, operate point of sale, stock products, and cleans store.
  • Ensure clean, attractive, and inviting cafe environment.
  • Create and execute plans to elevate product quality and customer experience, as well as minimize waste and reduce costs.
  • Participate in financial goals of store including development and implementation of systems for increasing efficiency and profitability of the store.
  • Monitor and manage labor levels to increase efficiency without sacrificing quality or customer experience.
  • Maintain vendor relationships and keep products in stock by ordering products or communicating café inventory needs to Wholesale Department.
  • Maintain relationships with bakeries, including placing orders, introducing new products, tracking and minimizing waste.
  • Maintain scheduled preventative maintenance on all equipment, and ensure that all equipment is in proper working order.
  • Troubleshoot small repairs and work with the retail director toward a resolution on larger repairs.
  • Maintain safety of cafe environment and ensure proper handling and storage of food products.

 

Team Development and Education

  • Recruit, hire, and supervise a team of baristas for coffee bar operation.
  • Work closely with the Retail Trainer for initial and ongoing training for coffee bar team.
  • Demonstrate leadership in coffee preparation, bar management, and hospitality.
  • Create weekly schedules for coffee bar team, adjust hours and shift as necessary.
  • Facilitate communication between coffee bar team and work any issues towards resolution.
  • Maintain complete knowledge of all coffees and retail products, stay up-to-date on emerging products, promotions, and policies and ensure education of coffee bar team.
  • Develop leadership within team including hiring and supervise lead baristas.
  • Educate and ensure coffee bar team is upholding company procedures and policies, use corrective action as necessary.
  • Promote positive staff moral and relationships with staff members including honoring staff member company anniversaries.
  • Maintain calendar of staff member reviews, including scheduling and facilitation of reviews.

Desired Characteristics

  • Passionate about coffee, great work ethic and desire to be at Olympia Coffee Roasting Co
  • Positive attitude, great communication, and strong leadership skills.
  • Strong knowledge, background, and experience in coffee preparation, bar management and hospitality.
  • Detail-oriented and excellent organization skills
  • Ability to solve problems and prioritize important tasks
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage independently
  • Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information
  • Basic computer skills and technological troubleshooting
  • Ability to manage projects and hold others accountable for job performance

 

Salaried Position based on a 35 hour work week

10 Days Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement for company errands

Coffee benefits package

 

 To apply please include a cover letter and resume attachment to info@olympiacoffee.com

 

Posting closes March 30, 2015


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