Store Manager - North Orange County, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Orange County (Onsite, multiple locations available)

Compensation: Base pay starting at $26.00/hour + Quarterly Store Performance Bonus

Schedule: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

As a Store Manager at 7 Leaves Cafe, you'll be responsible for the overall success of your store, leading daily operations, developing your team, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and driving strong business results. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires sound decision-making, operational excellence, and a genuine passion for coaching others.

Success in this position means creating an environment where team members feel supported, guests feel welcomed, and operational standards are consistently upheld. Working closely with your District Manager, you'll help cultivate a culture of accountability, hospitality, and continuous improvement while ensuring your store achieves its goals.

As 7 Leaves continues expanding into new communities across the Southwest, we're looking for exceptional leaders to grow alongside us. With more than 40 locations and continued growth ahead, this is an opportunity to join a company where your leadership can make a lasting impact.

We believe great leadership should be rewarded. Store Managers earn a starting wage of $26.00 per hour and are eligible for quarterly bonuses based on store performance. Eligible full-time leaders also receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a 70% employer contribution toward our Silver medical plan, along with team member discounts and other valuable benefits.

Just as importantly, we invest in our leaders. Through ongoing mentorship, leadership development, and a strong promote-from-within philosophy, you'll have opportunities to continue growing your career as the company expands. Whether your goal is becoming a Certified Training Store Manager or District Manager, we'll help you build the skills to get there.

• Lead all aspects of daily store operations, including staffing, customer experience, product quality, financial performance, and overall business results.
• Create a welcoming environment that consistently delivers exceptional guest experiences while fostering a culture of hospitality and accountability.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and inspire a high-performing team while supporting each team member's personal and professional growth.
• Develop Shift Leads and Assistant Store Managers into future leaders through coaching, mentorship, and hands-on leadership.
• Monitor sales, labor, inventory, and key business metrics to identify opportunities and implement action plans that improve operational performance and profitability.
• Maintain excellence in food safety, cleanliness, quality, security, compliance, and operational standards.
• Partner closely with your District Manager to achieve business objectives and support continued company growth.
• Foster an engaging workplace where team members feel supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least one year of retail, restaurant, hospitality, or customer service management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• The ability to independently manage a fast-paced operation while balancing multiple priorities.
• Confidence to provide coaching, accountability, conflict resolution, and constructive feedback.
• A team-first mindset with strong business acumen and a results-oriented approach.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Flexibility to work at any location within the assigned district or county.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 45 pounds.

Founded in 2011, 7 Leaves Cafe was built on a simple mission: to enrich the human experience by serving the very best coffee, tea, and goodness in every cup, every community.

Today, we're proud to be one of the largest Vietnamese-inspired specialty coffee and tea brands in the United States, with more than 40 locations across California, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas. While we're growing rapidly, we've remained committed to the values that shaped us from the beginning: investing in our people, building meaningful relationships, and creating memorable experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

At 7 Leaves, we believe our greatest strength is our people. We foster a collaborative, family-oriented culture where leaders are empowered to make an impact, celebrate success together, and build rewarding, long-term careers.

7 Leaves Cafe Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. This organization participates in E-verify.