About the Role
We’re looking for a Café Lead to take ownership of
the day-to-day café and help shape the next stage of the beverage program at a
well-established destination in Port Perry.
This is a hands-on opportunity for a strong barista or café professional who is ready for more ownership without stepping away from the bar. You’ll still be involved in day-to-day service, while also having a say in seasonal drinks, menu development, inventory and how the café operates.
If you enjoy creating great drinks, working with people and finding ways to make a café better, this role gives you the opportunity to put those ideas into action.
What You’ll Do
- Lead
the day-to-day café operation and help keep service running smoothly,
particularly during busy periods
- Prepare
and oversee coffee, specialty beverages, smoothies, seasonal drinks and
alcoholic beverages
- Develop
new drinks and seasonal offerings, including recipes and beverage costing
- Maintain
consistency in beverage quality, presentation and service
- Manage
café inventory, ordering and deliveries while helping reduce waste and
stockouts
- Support,
train and guide café team members during shifts and help keep the team
organized
- Handle
opening and closing procedures and maintain a clean, organized café
- Work
with the kitchen team to coordinate food and beverage service
- Create
a welcoming guest experience and handle questions or concerns
professionally
- Look
for practical ways to improve the café, from new menu ideas to day-to-day
processes
What We’re Looking For
- 3+
years of experience in a café, coffee shop, restaurant or hospitality
environment
- Strong
barista experience and a genuine interest in coffee and beverages
- Ready
to take the next step into a lead role, or already have café/team
leadership experience
- Comfortable
creating new drinks and experimenting with flavours and seasonal offerings
- Experience
with inventory, ordering and/or beverage costing
- Comfortable
staying organized and composed when the café gets busy
- Strong
customer service and communication skills
- Reliable,
hands-on and comfortable taking ownership
- Smart
Serve and Food Handler certification
- Espresso
experience is an asset
Why This Role?
This is more than a shift supervisor position. You’ll have the opportunity to help build the beverage program, bring new ideas to the menu and have a real influence on how the café develops.
You’ll be part of a destination-style farm market where the café is an important part of the overall guest experience. It’s a collaborative environment where someone who takes initiative can make a noticeable impact.
Weekend and holiday availability is required.
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