Cafe Manager

Cafe Manager Merit Coffee

LLC - 3.6

Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Maintaining an organized workspace Food safety management Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Operations management Café Sales Inventory management Customer service Staff scheduling Managing hospitality teams Mid-level Compliance management implementation Administrative experience Team development Hiring Store opening/closing procedures Coffee experience Recruiting Organizational skills Quality control operations Time-based sales targets Interviewing Food ordering Clean workspace maintenance Training Leadership Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Food service management Hospitality management

Full Job Description Sign-on Bonus:

We're offering a $1,500 sign on bonus for this role, paid after successful completion of 90 days of employment.

Location:

Preston Forest, Preston Hollow Village, or Lakewood Employment Type:

Full-Time Who We're Looking For:

Merit Coffee is searching for passionate, people-first leaders who love great coffee, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and know how to build strong teams and meaningful customer experiences. Our Café Managers bring positive energy, accountability, and a genuine love for hospitality. You care deeply about quality, community, and creating a welcoming place for both guests and team members. If you're excited about growing with a brand, developing people, and leading with heart, this role is for you!

Position Summary:

The Café Manager is responsible for overseeing daily café operations while leading, inspiring, and developing a high-performing team. This role ensures exceptional customer service, consistent product quality, operational excellence, and alignment with brand standards. The Café Manager serves as a role model for the brand and is accountable for achieving sales goals, maintaining compliance, and fostering a welcoming café environment.

Essential Duties:

Lead, collaborate, inspire, and train the café barista team Interview and hire new team members Work as part of an enthusiastic, fun, high-energy team Implement and monitor compliance with store policies and practices Perform administrative duties, including ordering, scheduling, inventory, and other operational tasks Open and close the café, completing all required duties and expectations Maintain a clean, organized, and well-presented café, bar, and workspace Achieve monthly sales targets and performance goals Prepare specialty coffee beverages of the highest quality, as well as other drinks and food items Maintain up-to-date coffee knowledge and clearly communicate product information to customers Adhere to all food safety regulations and quality control standards

Qualifications:

Previous café, coffee, or hospitality management experience preferred Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Passion for coffee, quality, and customer experience Ability to work flexible schedules, including opening and closing shifts

Benefits:

Health insurance 401(k) matching Paid time off Vision & Dental insurance Opportunities for advancement Free coffee, of course :) #CoffeeJobs #HospitalityJobs #CafeManager #RestaurantManager #TeamLeadership #ServiceIndustry #FoodAndBeverage #DallasJobs #DallasCoffee About Merit Coffee LLC At Merit, we believe work is more than a job - it's a chance to create something meaningful. Coffee is our craft, but people are our purpose. Every day we get to serve a cup that brightens someone's morning, shape spaces that feel like community, and push ourselves to do the work just a little better than the day before.