MANAGER IN TRAINING

General Manager

Scooter's Coffee – Mascoutah - Full Time or Part Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and people-focused General Manager to lead our Scooter's Coffee team. The General Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations, driving store performance, developing team members, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. This role requires strong leadership, organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining Scooter's Coffee standards and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all daily store operations
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members and shift leaders
• Create schedules and manage labor costs effectively
• Maintain high standards for customer service, product quality, cleanliness, and food safety
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and waste control
• Ensure operational efficiency and compliance with company policies and procedures
• Handle customer concerns professionally and resolve issues quickly
• Analyze sales, productivity, and performance metrics to drive business growth
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented workplace culture
• Open and close the store as needed

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in coffee, food service, retail, or hospitality preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and develop a team
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Positive and supportive team environment
• Employee discounts off shift
• Free shift drinks

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is dependable, energetic, customer-focused, and passionate about leading a successful team. We're looking for someone who leads by example, takes ownership of the store's success, and creates an environment where employees and customers both feel valued.

Established in 1998, Scooter's Coffee has distinguished itself as one of the premiere specialty coffee companies in the industry. Scooter's Coffee may be one of the fastest-growing specialty coffee brands, but simplicity is at our core: sustainably-sourced ingredients we handcraft into perfection. We believe in taking time to connect and create an amazing experience in each life we touch. At Scooter's Coffee we live our core values of integrity, love, humility and courage and we are looking for talented, passionate, amazing people to join our team.

You are applying to work with a franchisee of Scooter's Coffee. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own terms of employment, including wage and benefit programs, which can vary between franchisees.