Program Manager jobs in Connecticut

Shop Manager Job Description – The Nest Coffee House

The Nest Coffee House seeks to hire an energetic, flexible, shop manager with experience in the food service/coffee shop industry who will be responsible for the daily operations of our coffee shop. The manager's principal responsibilities are to supervise staff, oversee kitchen processes, oversee ordering, perform maintenance and repairs, process payments, and maintain a clean and presentable environment within the coffee house. The ideal candidate will have both management and leadership skills and will be able to ensure that all duties within the coffee shop are executed with customer service in mind. Because the shop employs and supports young adults who are neurodiverse as well as serves as a gathering spot for the local community, we are seeking a strong leader with compassion and understanding to head up the shop team and maintain our environment if kindness and compassion.

Coffee Shop Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, support and retain coffee house staff of 10-14 including neurodiverse young adults at the heart of our mission
• Oversee scheduling of staff and ensure proper shop coverage
• Oversee budget and actively seek to lower operational costs while expanding the shop’s customer base
• Maintain a clean,organized and inviting environment
• Complete food preparation and kitchen operations
• Oversee food offerings, recipes, and ordering
• Adhere to all health codes
• Cross-train for all shop positions as needed
• Maintain all equipment and tools
• Address building and grounds issues with landlord
• Address food quality and customer service needs and work to resolve issues promptly
• Oversee onsite and offsite catering and food trailer events
• Oversee Doggie Barks operations including staffing, supplies, production, sales and delivery
• Collaborate to support the NEST employment program interns and job coaches staff under the supervision of Executive Director and Program Director.

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Coffee Shop Manager Job Requirements:

• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration or Business Management is preferred
• 3 Years Experience working in the food or hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and processes
• Hold a Serve Safe Food handler’s license
• Proven management skills with exemplary organizational, time management, problem solving, multitasking and customer service skills
• Positive and effective communication and team management skills – verbal and written
• Availability for daytime, afternoon and some evening or weekend hours as needed
• Understanding and working knowledge of neurodiversity and support needs for neurodiverse young adults preferred

Job Type: Part Time

Hours: 25– 35 hours per week

Pay Rate: $18-$24/hour

Benefits: Employee discount on all food and beverages, free brewed coffee and tea, PTO and Health Benefit Options

Reports to: Executive Director 2/9/2024

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Restaurant type:

• Café

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Tell us about your awareness of neurodiversity and any personal connection you may have with our mission.

Work Location: In person