The Green Pineapple`s mission is to inspire our global family to live a conscious lifestyle. We are looking to attract people who are inspired by and aspire to live our core values each day.
The ideal person has integrity, is able to work with intention, to promote well-being and connection in our community. This unique individual will work to bring authenticity to each interaction and a willingness to contribute to a joyful work environment. We welcome candidates with a desire to be a part of a conscientious family that shares and celebrates beauty in all forms.
Job summary: The Assistant Cafe Manager is responsible for ensuring excellence in guest satisfaction through efficient operations achieved by effective training of staff, quality service and positive environment.
Duties and functions:
- Assists the Restaurant Manager with daily tasks to ensure all outlets are running efficiently,
- Acts as community ambassador, creating goodwill toward brand,
- Supervises Cafe and all related areas in the absence of the Chef/ Restaurant Manager,
- Ensures high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in staff and cleanliness of all dining areas,
- Ensures daily operational tasks are performed and completed,
- Performs and/or oversee order taking, and food waste control,
- Prepares weekly order and conducts monthly inventory of beverages: coffee, teas, smoothie ingredients, beer, wine, waters, etc. and managing stock levels,
- Ensures that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the Cafe’s recipes, portioning, cooking, serving and time standards,
- Communicates to Chef / Restaurant Manager any issues regarding food quality, equipment, and service levels,
- Ensures compliance with all restaurant policies, standards and procedures,
- Grows and maintains ability to educate guests and staff about food and beverage menu, ingredients, and wine,
- Ensures all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and communication to Chef/Managers.
- Practices all necessary sanitation methods to ensure food safety standards are followed,
- Assists Chef/Manager in daily, weekly, monthly - cash handling, deposits, and tip allocation. Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with Cafe policies and procedures.
- Handles guest problems and complaints, seeking assistance from Management as necessary,
- Support the team by creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction,
- Assist in development and fostering a positive, supportive and productive work environment.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent and/or related experience in a Cafe or a related field required,
- Friendly, helpful, engaging and spirited personality,
- Self-driven, goal-oriented characteristic,
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner,
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests,
- Must be able to multitask and organize, and manage team,
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with the Café`s standards required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the Café,
- Maximize efforts towards productivity and profitability, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions,
- Ability to quickly adapt to a rapidly evolving business,
- Able to exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects,
- Able to stand during entire shift,
- Ability to learn and acquire knowledge in healthy living, plant-based nutrition and a wellness lifestyle.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
To learn more visit the Green Pineapple`s website!