CAFE - CAFE MANAGER (Hot Foods / Catering)

What We Offer:

A supportive, family-like atmosphere

A well-established, community-loved business

Opportunities for growth and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Job Security

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in café, catering or restaurant management

Expertise in cooking a wide variety of cuisines

Creativity and willingness to develop and execute new menu items

A passion for customer service and high-quality food

Strong leadership and team-building skills

Ability to maintain and build upon our excellent reputation

Responsibilities:

The Café Manager is responsible for all aspects of the Café Department, including:

Managing, training, and scheduling department associates

Food production planning and preparation

Ensuring food quality and food safety

Providing excellent customer service

Inventory, ordering, pricing, and merchandising

Increasing department sales and gross profits

Maintaining clean work and storage areas, complying with all health regulations

Monitoring associates to ensure they are working and operating equipment properly

Working collaboratively with ownership, management team, and vendors

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of local, state, and federal health and labeling regulations, USDA regulations, and OSHA standards

Knowledge and practice of safe knife handling skills, cross-contamination prevention, proper food preparation and storage

Must have, or be able to obtain, appropriate food safety certification

Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills

Possesses basic math skills for ordering, inventory, pricing and production purposes

Strong organizational skills

Education and Work Experience:

5+ years cooking experience

Previous management experience in the retail, grocery, deli, cafe, catering or restaurant industry preferred

Requirements:

Requires standing, walking, bending, and/or climbing throughout the entire workday

Repetitive arm and hand movements; bending, carrying, and lifting

Requires transferring product either horizontally or vertically of up to 50 lbs

Weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required; flexible store assignments and hours

Job Overview

Date Posted: June 08, 2026

Location: North Tonawanda

535 Division StreetNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120 Click here (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=535 Division Street, North Tonawanda, NY, 14120&zoom=14&size=512x512&map@type=roadmap&sensor=false) to view on map.

Department: CAFE

Hours Per Week: Full-Time, 40

Daily Schedule Flexible

Salary: $$20 - $22 / hour, depending on experience

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