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Cafe Lead - West Campus

James River Church
Springfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Oct 2025

About the role

Description

Job Summary

The Café Lead will act as the leader of the team to ensure the café operates under the same guidelines and efficiency as the other James River Church Café’s. This person will work closely with the Café Manager and help to implement any procedures directed by the Café Manager.


Work Schedule: 

  • Sunday
    • 6:30am-1:15pm
  • Wednesday
    • 4:30pm-9pm


Essential Responsibilities & Duties

  

  • Responsible for overseeing Café operations, including preparation and sales of products, customer relations, and activities involving catering opportunities.
  • Assists with the recruitment, day-to-day training and leading of all dream teamers and staff that work in the Café.
  • Assists with the development, implementation and maintenance of operational procedures and training manuals. This includes knowledge and adherence to recipe guidelines.
  • Will complete a restock inventory every shift to ensure that the café stays well stocked and prepared for next service or usage.
  • Will follow and ensure that all cleaning lists and projects are completed on time.
  • Responsible for handling monetary transactions, operating the espresso/brewing machines, baking, and preparing product, cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment.
  • Will report to the Café Manager any maintenance issues, monetary discrepancies, staffing problems and praise reports. 
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  • Weekly and quarterly inventory
  • Placing orders
  • Receiving and inspecting products. Report to Café Manager regarding any discrepancies. 
  • Work closely with Café’s DT Coordinator to ensure DT are being scheduled, attendance is being taken, and new DT are being welcomed and trained. 



Requirements

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma.
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience. 
  • Called to support ministry.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds, bend and twist.
  • Obtain Food Handlers or ServSafe Certification within 60 days of employment.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Knowledge of daily café operations.
  • Ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner.
  • Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, and the public.


Code of Conduct & Character

James River Church is Pastor-led, and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are expected and considered to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian gospel message and upholding the doctrine of the Church (the employer), as stated on our website and in our Bylaws. As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff therefore agree to the following:


1. Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:

      a. Daily devotional time with Lord.

      b. Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.

2. Develop a strong marriage and family life. This includes:

      a. Communicating and sharing with your spouse.

      b. Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.

3. Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.

4. Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor.

5. Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in dealing with both the staff and congregation.

6. Always maintain a Christian outlook and attitude.

7. Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.



HEART BEHIND ALL WE DO

 

JOY

Smile at EVERYONE you encounter! 

  • “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Phil 4:4 (NIV) 
  • “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Ps 16:11 (ESV) 


ENTHUSIASM

Be enthusiastic about your role, about the church, & about what God is doing in your life and in the church.   

  • “Zeal for your house has consumed me…” Ps 69:9 (ESV) 
  • “I was overjoyed when they said, ‘Let’s go up to the house of the Lord.’” Ps 122:1 (TPT) 

 

ENCOURAGEMENT

Be encouraging with your countenance, with

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