Cafe Manager

•Great Barrington Location Only• Summary The Café Manager is responsible for leading our authentic, vibrant café that specializes in fresh juices, smoothies, lattes, and coffees. Located within a community-centric grocery store, our café also serves as a social hub, hosting events that engage and inspire our customers. The ideal candidate will bring both strong management experience and a passion for exceptional service, with the ability to lead and guide a team, drive growth, and foster a welcoming atmosphere. Responsibilities Manage daily café operations to ensure efficiency and quality service. Supervise staff, providing training and development to enhance team performance. Maintain inventory control to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing waste. Implement food safety standards to comply with health regulations. Manage the opening and closing procedures, ensuring all tasks are completed properly. Foster a welcoming atmosphere that promotes excellent customer service. Work closely with the grocery store team to create a seamless customer experience between the café and the store, leveraging cross-promotion and shared resources. Qualifications At least 2 years of experience in restaurant supervision or management; full-service or Café experience is desired Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Strong written and verbal communication skills - clear and professional demeanor Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize with efficiency A friendly and outgoing personality - must enjoy interacting with and servicing others Sincerity, honesty, and candidness with team members and guests alike Initiative, drive, and a self-starting work ethic Ability to lead, motivate, and build efficient work teams A love for retail and a desire to create the ultimate customer experience Professional, polished appearance with the ability to interact with all types of team members. Proven ability to lead a staff and positively influence employee behavior

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand and move for 6-8 hours during an 8-hour workday. Ability to lift and hold items weighing up to 35 pounds. Must be able to bend, twist, squat, reach, and perform other repetitive motions. Ability to work in varying temperature environments, including walk-in coolers and freezers. Requires frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to hear and respond to phone calls and overhead paging systems. •This position requires working on weekends•Guido's is a family-owned grocery and specialty market with two locations in the Berkshires. Our staff is a diverse group of dedicated and creative food lovers whose enthusiasm and knowledge make the store a true destination for the community and beyond. As an employer, Guido's works hard to foster an inclusive atmosphere for all staff to contribute to the success of our stores. We offer competitive pay and benefits and place a strong value on work/life balance. We have great benefits (including 20% off your groceries, a complete insurance plan, and a 401K with up to a 4% match), lots of opportunities for growth, and amazing team members. At Guido's Fresh Marketplace, we believe that everyone—employees, customers, vendors, and our greater community—have a right to safety, representation, and good food. We are committed to a transparent culture within the company, so that all employees, from the bagger to the CFO, are heard and respected. We honor the diverse heritage of our employees and customers, strive to provide high-quality and culturally appropriate foods for our community, and work to make our stores accessible and welcoming for all.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Morning shift

Work Location:

In person