Cafe Manager
$67,000–$67,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily culinary and dining operations, maintaining seamless front-of-house and back-of-house execution while enforcing strict NYC food safety standards. Manage high-volume weekend rushes and private event catering, ensuring rapid ticket times, accurate food quality, and seamless digital dining table support. Lead team hiring, training, and scheduling aligned with playground foot-traffic patterns, while optimizing labor and food costs through strategic inventory control and vendor management. Monitor cafe KPIs, daily sales, and delivery platform performance to drive operational excellence. Requires 3+ years of restaurant management experience in a family entertainment setting, valid NYC Food Protection certification, and ability to work peak weekend hours.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of Restaurant Management experience in a high-volume, fast-casual, family entertainment, or multi-faceted hospitality setting
- Valid NYC Food Protection Course Certificate
- Strong background in managing high-volume event catering or banquets
- Hands-on leader with exceptional multi-tasking skills and a cool head during high-energy peak times
- Must be able to work peak weekend hours (Saturday & Sunday), holidays, and select evenings during private buyouts
- Comfortable operating modern POS systems, digital ordering platforms, and troubleshooting floor technology
Desired Qualifications
- CPR/First Aid certification
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