Cafe Manager

 

Position Title: Cafe Manager 

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

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Job Summary

We’re excited to open a new café location within a Smithsonian Museum, and we’re looking for a Café Manager to help bring this concept to life. In this role, you’ll guide daily operations, support a welcoming guest experience, and lead a team that reflects our commitment to hospitality and learning. You’ll collaborate closely with museum partners and Restaurant Associates leadership to build a smooth, guest‑focused operation from day one.   Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and coach café associates to support a positive, team‑first culture
• Oversee day‑to‑day café operations, ensuring an engaging and efficient guest experience
• Plan, market, and execute special events and café promotions
• Maintain high standards for sanitation, safety, food quality, and cleanliness
• Support responsible financial operations, working within budget and finding new ways to strengthen business performance
• Ensure accurate cash handling procedures and equipment use
• Collaborate with internal teams and museum stakeholders to support events and café needs
• Contribute to opening processes and other responsibilities that support a successful new location

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of experience in food service or hospitality environments such as restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, healthcare, or military dining
• Familiarity with cash handling and food service equipment
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation procedures
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and other daily operational systems
• ServSafe or Department of Health food safety certification
• Experience supporting or opening new restaurants, cafés, or high‑volume food service concepts
• A collaborative leadership approach with an interest in developing teams and shaping a welcoming environment

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

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