General Manager

Benefits Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance Bonus based on performance Dental insurance Employee discounts ABOUT Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Our mission in every Sweetwaters cafe is to Make Our Guest’s Day ™. How do we do this? We have a company culture and team of people that love what they do every day! Join us and contribute to a company that is based on fun, innovation, and camaraderie. Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea was founded over 33 years ago with a commitment to unique, globally inspired, real ingredient focused beverages and maintaining a community feel within each cafe. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is a strong coffeehouse brand and a dynamic woman owned company that is growing. We are based in Ann Arbor and focused on providing globally inspired beverages and an excellent customer experience. We have over 35 locations and continue to grow across the nation. Check out more about us here: Love Your Day The Wei & Jay Show: St. Matcha Day LOCATION Ann Arbor | Inside of the West Branch Library in Westgate Shopping Center | Free parking is available WEBSITE SweetwatersCafe.com OUR PURPOSE To bring people enjoyment through creative, extraordinary & attainable luxuries within our cafes. We are driven to: Communicate to build strong relationships. Create a contagiously fun environment for staff & guests. Be passionate about seriously great drinks, foods & service. Pursue profits as a measure of success & path for growth. POSITION DESCRIPTION Our ideal candidate will oversee operations and management of a corporate Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, fostering a fun team environment while attaining sales goals. Be ready to handle steady guest volume and dynamic staff. RESPONSIBILITIES Actively build sales, profitability, and guest counts. Executes on delivering excellent product execution, guest service, and team management. Maintains and implements quality standards in all products, operations, and guest service. Manages and develops a "dream team" by hiring, training, and coaching at least 15 team members ages 17 and older. Fosters teamwork, continually initiates team building opportunities, and provides a positive, goal-oriented work environment. Actively participates in local store marketing (LSM) and national marketing for the café. Manages P/L's, payroll, scheduling, inventory, and ordering. Maintains the aesthetics and brand standards of the café and ensures the team delivers a premium experience to guests. Adheres to all health department, OSHA, and ADA regulations. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Hospitality and/or retail management experience. A strong work ethic with the ability to multitask and work under pressure. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong organizational skills. Impeccable service standards and attention to detail. Ability to set expectations, measure effectiveness, enforce quality standards, and meet deadlines. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to lead and coach others with a passion for training and leading by example. A strong understanding of P&L statements. Actively promotes a positive and productive work environment. Ability to work in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment. Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends. Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel. Servsafe certified. A sense of humor with an easy going yet driven personality. Loves to laugh and create a positive team environment. HOURS REQUIRED Full time Sweetwaters offers a competitive salary, health insurance plan, paid days off, staff discounts, direct deposit, and much more! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea