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Coffee Shop Manager

Location: Houston, Texas

Compensation: $60,000–$72,000

The Opportunity

Great coffee is only part of the experience.

We're searching for a Coffee Shop Manager who knows how to create an atmosphere guests look forward to and a workplace where employees genuinely enjoy coming to work. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced café environment, values exceptional hospitality, and takes pride in delivering quality with every cup.

From the first espresso of the morning to the final pastry sold in the afternoon, you'll lead a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of service, cleanliness, and operational excellence.

If you're passionate about specialty coffee, artisan pastries, and developing great people, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Own

Café Operations

Lead the daily operation of the coffee shop, ensuring every shift runs efficiently while delivering an exceptional guest experience from open to close.

Team Leadership

Recruit, train, coach, and inspire baristas and front-of-house team members. Foster a positive culture built on accountability, hospitality, and continuous development.

Guest Experience

Create a welcoming environment where every guest feels valued. Resolve concerns professionally and build lasting customer relationships that encourage repeat business.

Quality Standards

Maintain excellence in coffee preparation, beverage consistency, milk texturing, pastry presentation, cleanliness, and overall product quality.

Inventory & Cost Control

Manage purchasing, vendor relationships, inventory levels, food and beverage costs, waste reduction, and labor scheduling to achieve financial goals.

Collaboration

Partner closely with the pastry and culinary teams to execute seasonal offerings, promotions, and menu pairings that elevate the guest experience.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with all health, food safety, sanitation, and labor regulations while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of coffee shop, café, or restaurant management experience
• Passion for specialty coffee and exceptional hospitality
• Proven leadership experience developing high-performing teams
• Strong operational and organizational skills
• Experience managing labor, inventory, and operating costs
• Familiarity with POS systems, scheduling software, and inventory management
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as business demands
• A positive attitude with a genuine desire to lead by example

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

This is more than managing a coffee shop—it's an opportunity to build a culture.

You'll have the autonomy to develop your team, influence the guest experience, and help shape the future of a growing concept that believes craftsmanship, hospitality, and people should always come first.

We offer:

• Competitive salary of $60,000–$72,000
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership team
• Positive, team-oriented culture
• Work-life balance that values your time outside the café
• A chance to lead a concept built around quality, hospitality, and community

Ready to Brew Something Great?

If you're ready to lead a team that takes pride in every cup served and every guest welcomed, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for immediate consideration.