Cafe Leader

Be Bright Coffee is looking for a Cafe Leader to help lead our cafe team with care, clarity, and consistency. This role is for someone who loves people, believes great hospitality starts with a healthy team, and knows how to bring out the best in others. While we're looking for someone who has coffee experience, we are more looking for someone who is steady, humble, supportive, and excited to help our team grow. At Be Bright, we care deeply about excellent coffee, but we care just as much about the people serving it. Our next Cafe Leader will play a key role in building a positive team culture, supporting daily operations, and helping each team member feel equipped, encouraged, and accountable. About the Role The Cafe Leader is responsible for supporting the team, guiding daily cafe operations, and helping create a cafe environment that feels organized, warm, and genuinely hospitable. This person will work closely with ownership and leadership to uphold Be Bright's standards while also being present on the floor with the team. The right person leads by example, communicates clearly, and understands that leadership is not about being above the team, it is about serving the team well. This role builds on Cafe Leader responsibilities, including team development, operational oversight, coffee standards, safety, scheduling, inventory, communication, and guest experience. What You'll Do Lead & Support the Team You will help create a positive, people-centered team culture where baristas feel supported, challenged, and cared for. You'll coach team members, give thoughtful feedback, help with onboarding and training, and model the kind of attitude and work ethic we want to see across the cafe. Keep the Cafe Running Smoothly You will help oversee day-to-day cafe operations, including opening and closing procedures, shift flow, cleanliness, communication between shifts, scheduling support, breaks, inventory, ordering, and overall workflow. Uphold Hospitality & Quality You will help ensure guests receive warm, thoughtful service and that drinks and food are prepared with consistency and care. While advanced coffee skills are a plus, what matters most is curiosity, willingness to learn, and the ability to help others grow. Be a Steady Presence Cafes can move fast. We are looking for someone who can stay calm under pressure, solve problems with humility, and support the team through busy or challenging moments. We're Looking For Someone Who Is A people-first leader Humble, steady, and approachable Clear and kind in communication Comfortable giving and receiving feedback Organized and dependable Able to support and develop a team Calm under pressure Excited about hospitality and specialty coffee Willing to learn and grow with the company Able to work weekends, evenings, and flexible cafe hours as needed

Compensation & Benefits Pay:

$23-$25/hour, depending on experience Benefits include: 401k matching 50% health insurance coverage Free coffee bags every month Employee coffee and cafe perks Growth opportunities within Be Bright Coffee Why This Role Matters Our team is in a season where strong, people-first leadership matters. We are looking for someone who can help build trust, create structure, encourage growth, and make the cafe a place where people are proud to work. Great coffee matters. But great people make it possible.