Kids & Coffee, LLC Cafe Manager Carlsbad, CA · Part time

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At Kids & Coffee Carlsbad, we believe in creating a place where families feel welcomed, connected, and excited to return. Our mission is simple: Social. Connect. Play. We are a community-focused indoor play café where children explore through play while caregivers build connections with other families.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of the café, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
• Supervise and train staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Manage the scheduling of the team, and backfill Barista role as needed.
• Support our Events team with planning and coordination of cafe related items
• Oversee inventory management and vendor relations, including ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations related to food handling and preparation.
• ABC Compliance and proper handling and sale of alcoholic beverages.
• Refine and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth among different departments.
• Handle customer inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
• Performance Management & Coaching: Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including performance evaluations, corrective action, and professional development.
• Food and drink recipe development: Creating seasonal menu items that align with branding and seasonal trends
• Monitor financial performance, including sales targets, sales strategy, food and beverage costs, and waste management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the café and the safety of our guests.