General Manager – Beignets & Brew
Location: Westerville, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us
Beignets & Brew serves authentic French beignets and premium coffee in a welcoming environment. We're looking for an energetic, hands-on General Manager to lead daily operations, inspire our team, and help grow our business.
Position Summary
The General Manager is responsible for the overall success of the café, including operations, team leadership, customer service, financial performance, inventory, marketing, and community engagement. This role leads by example to deliver exceptional guest experiences and drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily café operations, ensuring quality, cleanliness, and efficiency.
- Hire, train, coach, schedule, and develop team members.
- Deliver outstanding customer service and resolve guest concerns.
- Manage labor, inventory, budgets, cash handling, and operating costs.
- Monitor sales, KPIs, and implement strategies to improve profitability.
- Order supplies, manage vendors, and maintain inventory controls.
- Support local marketing, catering, promotions, and community partnerships.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and labor regulations.
- Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
- Support social media, seasonal promotions, loyalty programs, and special events.
Qualifications
Required
- 3–5 years of restaurant, café, bakery, coffee shop, or QSR management experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience with hiring, scheduling, budgeting, inventory, and cost control.
- Customer-focused with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Experience with café or bakery concepts.
- Food Protection Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).
- Familiarity with POS, scheduling, and inventory management systems.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Performance bonus tied to sales growth and business performance
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Career growth opportunities
Physical & Schedule Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs.
- Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Why Join Us?
Join a growing brand where your leadership will directly impact our team's success, customer experience, and business growth. If you're passionate about hospitality and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.