Commonwealth Brewing Company Hiring for Common Coffee Bar Manager Job at Virginia Beach, VA Full Time

Job Summary:

Common Coffee is an extension of vibrant Commonwealth Brewing Company brand and will provide a full service casual coffee experience for our primary location in Chic’s Beach. The Common Coffee Bar Manager will be responsible for managing comprehensive coffee bar operations daily to include roast selections, hot/cold drink development, menu, staff hiring, training and scheduling and daily operations. If you know and love everything about good coffee but are always seeking to improve your knowledge and skills, this could be your perfect opportunity.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrate how to deliver the customer experience by ensuring consistent, friendly, personal service and thoughtful recommendations, first by the example you set and second by the training on first-class service you deliver to the entire team.

• Ensure a vibrant experience by delivering on our commitment to presentation and cleanliness.

• Review financials such as P&L, product mix, category sales, waste and gross margin reports in order to maximize our sales and profitability.

• Manage inventory levels.

• Develop and manage product quality, preparation and presentation standards.

• Develop the team through engagement and coaching; work with team by providing feedback to assess and recommend talent for development in the bar.

• Interview and hire baristas that will provide an optimal coffee experience for our customers.

• Ensure the achievement of sales goals and deliver operational excellence to maximize efficiency and minimize loss through timely execution of all processes.

• Ensure compliance to coffee bar standards as it pertains to safety, customer communications and all store operations.

• Communicate with your cafe team respectfully and in a timely manner on key issues and messages, creating a culture that demonstrates the values of the company.

• Work in the Bar which requires physical activity (i.e., prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting, climbing, operating espresso machines).

Knowledge & Experience:

• Rock solid cafe, food service or hospitality knowledge.

• Understand the cafe business and impact of ordering and sales upon results.

• Passionate about amazing coffee and has excellent standards of service.

• Experience in managing and developing employees.

• Effective organization, planning and prioritization of workload.

• Able to delegate and work through others.

• Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably.

• Experience building collaborative and productive working relationships at all levels.

• Can empathize with and understand people.

• Deliver honest and constructive feedback.

• Can solve problems through good decision making and knows when to take partnership.

• At least two years of management experience, preferably in coffee specific retail, food service or hospitality.

• Knowledge of food safety, regulations and standards.

• Ability to obtain SafeServe certification.

Expected Behaviors

• Prioritize product development and customer experience above all else.

• Achieve consistent results and profitability.

• Provide feedback, coaching and development ensuring a ready talent bench.

• Demonstrate collaboration and ability to adjust style to meet individual needs.

• Provide clear direction, monitor progress and provide appropriate feedback.

• Identify issues proactively and resolve appropriately.

• Work with owners to make viable business decisions and connections for profitability based on the P&L.

• Motivate a team of people through engagement and focused dialogue.

• Open to feedback and can reflect on this insight to develop and grow.

• Remain discreet and unbiased.

• Show adaptability and work with a sense of urgency all the time.

• Self-aware and understand how your actions impact others.

• Does not hesitate to and can share difficult feedback comfortably.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 – $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 3 years

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Café
• Casual dining restaurant
• Coffee shop

Shift:

• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Virginia Beach, VA 23455: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person