Cafe Manager

NU3S – CAFÉ, KITCHEN & CONVENIENCE STORE OPERATIONS MANAGEREmployment Type: Full-Time Location: NU3S – Corner of Merrick blvd and Farmers blvd Reports To: General ManagerCompensation: $60,000 - $80,000 DOE + performance bonus.About the PositionNU3S is looking for a hands-on Café, Kitchen & Convenience Store Operations Manager. This role serves as the General Manager's right hand, running the day-to-day across our Café, Kitchen, Beverage Program, and Convenience Store; including staff coordination, inventory, purchasing, product costing, POS administration, delivery platforms, order fulfillment, customer experience, and overall operating discipline.If you are comfortable being on the floor, solving problems in real time, and building a team that runs like clockwork, this is your seat.The ideal candidate has strong food-service or retail operations experience, good people-management skills, and the ability to quickly learn NU3S's technology platforms and operating systems.What You'll DoLead the team. Coordinate schedules, run opening/closing, supervise baristas and kitchen staff, and jump in wherever you're needed during a rush.Keep the café and kitchen running smooth. Oversee food quality, prep, presentation, and beverage standards — and make sure sanitation and food-safety practices are second nature to your team.Run the convenience store like a business. Manage product mix, pricing, merchandising, and shelf availability — and find ways to grow sales and margins.Own inventory and cost control. Track PAR levels, manage purchasing and vendor relationships, verify deliveries, and keep waste and shrinkage in check.Master the tech. No experience with our systems — we will train you on POS, delivery platforms, and inventory tools. We're looking for someone comfortable picking up new technology and systems on the job.Deliver a great customer experience, every time. Keep standards high, handle issues on the spot, and spot patterns before they become problems.What We're Looking ForManagement or supervisory experience in a café, QSR, restaurant, coffee shop, convenience store, or retail food environmentA track record of running schedules, managing a team, and keeping operations tightComfort with inventory, purchasing, and cost controlsStrong people skills — you can train, coach, and hold a team accountableA quick learner who's comfortable picking up new systems and technologyFlexibility for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidaysBonus points for: Coffee/specialty beverage experience · kitchen or culinary background · retail merchandising · food & beverage costing · experience with delivery platforms or inventory-enabled POS systems · NYC food-service experience · food-safety certificationWhat Success Looks LikeSix months in, you'll know you're crushing it when:Your team runs like a well-oiled machine, even when you're not in the buildingInventory, pricing, and product availability are always dialed inFood and beverage quality is consistent, every shiftWaste and shrinkage are under controlCustomer issues get resolved fast — before they become bigger problemsYour GM trusts you to handle it