Assistant Cafe Manager

Assistant Cafe Manager Eva's Little Kitchen - 2.1 Bedford, MA Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $55,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Bakery Café Inventory management Team leadership Team development Supervising experience Food and beverage industry expertise Cleaning Full Job Description Assistant Cafe Manager Eva's Little Kitchen — Bedford & West Concord, MA Full-Time | $45,000 to $55,000 per year About Eva's Little Kitchen Eva's Little Kitchen is an eclectic and modern bakery, grab-and-go cafe, and catering company, offering a variety of delicious and beautiful provisions. We serve everything from breakfast pastries, cookies, and cake, to family-style meals, sandwiches, salads, soup, and more! Everything is scratch-made and prepared in-house by our talented team of cooks. We seek to provide delight and comfort to each of our customers through our warm hospitality and spectacular, globally-inspired food. We believe in the power of food to bring people together. Our success depends on our amazing, hardworking staff. Eva's Little Kitchen proudly offers a comfortable, clean, and modern work environment and training in each position. In addition to competitive pay, we are committed to helping our team grow within our company. We aim to provide a work/life balance that is hard to find in the food industry. Join our team and become part of our exciting, rapidly growing company! We are looking for reliable, team players looking for long-term employment in a steady environment. The Role We are looking for a hospitality-driven Assistant Cafe Manager to own day-to-day front-of-house operations across both ELK locations in Bedford and West Concord. This is a floor-first leadership role. You run great shifts, coach staff in the moment, and make sure every guest leaves well taken care of. Reporting to the General Manager, you are responsible for FOH staff training, scheduling, and daily service quality at both locations. You lead by example, hold a high standard, and develop the people around you. ResponsibilitiesService and Floor Management Lead daily FOH operations across both Bedford and West Concord locations Coach staff during service to uphold ELK's hospitality and product standards Fill in on the floor as needed to ensure smooth, guest-focused service Monitor product quality and display standards throughout the day and correct anything that falls short Handle guest concerns with good judgment Close service periods when needed, including tip distribution and cash handling Staff Training and Development Own the onboarding and training process for all new FOH hires Build and execute training plans with clear milestones and regular check-ins Run ongoing education for FOH staff: daily briefings, menu knowledge, steps of service Conduct regular performance check-ins with hourly FOH staff Surface development opportunities and staff concerns to the General Manager Scheduling Write and manage weekly FOH schedules for both locations in coordination with the General Manager Balance coverage against labor cost targets Manage time-off requests and availability with adequate lead time Operations Maintain a clean, organized, and guest-ready front of house at all times Communicate menu changes and updates to the FOH team clearly and in real time Assist with inventory and supply ordering as directed Attend weekly management meetings What We're Looking For At least 3 years of FOH experience in a cafe, bakery, or restaurant Prior supervisory experience required Strong training and coaching skills Highly organized with reliable follow-through Comfortable working across two locations Proficient with scheduling and POS systems; Square and Homebase experience a plus Flexible availability including weekends and holidays Genuine passion for food, coffee, and hospitality Compensation and Benefits Base salary: $45,000 to $55,000 per year, based on experience Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Employee dining discount Opportunities for growth — we promote from within Schedule and Location Full-time, 5 shifts per week Mix of service shifts and administrative time as needed Weekend availability required

Work Location:

Bedford and West Concord, MA (in person) Please send your resume and a brief note about yourself to . Eva's Little Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Paid training

Work Location:

In person