Kitchen Manager (Southlake)

Caf Kitchen Manager

At Ascension, we seek out the most beautiful coffees in the world, delivering wonder and delight in every cup. We are dedicated to sourcing coffee responsibly, with a focus on supporting women farmers. Our coffee is carefully roasted to accentuate its unique qualities, and we take pride in showcasing the entire journey from farm to cup. Our culinary program is centered around seasonal, fresh ingredients, creating a nourishing experience for body and soul.

Our Caf Kitchen Manager is responsible for supporting the Caf General Manager in all aspects of operations within their caf including, but not limited to hiring, training, scheduling, team leadership, inventory management, profit and loss, hospitality, and food safety. This individual must maintain the highest commitment to quality with a demonstrated collaborative approach. The Caf Kitchen Manager is responsible for driving exceptional standards in food preparation and presentation as established by the Director of Culinary. This role requires at least 45 hours per work week in caf. Salary commensurate with experience.

Position is for New Cafe opening Fall of 2026

What you'll do:

• Accountable for tracking kitchen-related financials such as food cost, labor cost and inventory
• Maintains food safety and sanitation standards
• Oversees BOH operations and is responsible for training and managing BOH team members
• Is responsible for driving financial success through strong leadership and active coaching
• Meets all deadlines regarding ordering, inventory, invoice and schedule submission
• Holds a standard of excellence for all food received, prepped, held and presented
• Upholds food quality standards by adhering to company recipes and build sheets
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment for team members and guests, ensures all equipment is functioning and in working order, actively uses their resources to find solutions, supports GM with adherence to R&M budget
• Orders food accurately to prevent waste and ensure appropriate availability
• Implements Ascension Coffee standards as directed by Brand Leadership
• Participates in special events including off site catering and functions
• Coachable: receives and implements feedback quickly
• Approachable: forges strong interpersonal connections with folks of all skill levels
• Impactful: communicates and conveys concepts in a way the individual will understand and respond with engagement
• Culture: participates in an inclusive and quality focused culture, utilizing thoughtful communication as guidepost for fellow team members, customers and consumers

Qualifications:

• Restaurant kitchen operations experience required
• Food and Beverage Manager certification
• Reliable transportation, able to travel to all locations
• Able to work nights and weekends
• Strong team building skills, clear communication
• Great organizational skills, problem solving ability, and intuitive resourcefulness
• High initiative and self-management skills, willing to take direction
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, ~8 hours each workday