Cafe Manager

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Cafe Manager

Naperville, IL
Posted today

About the job

A luxury hotel offering personalized service. The Cafe Manager oversees daily operations of a high-volume cafe, focusing on guest experience, team leadership, and maintaining service standards in a refined environment.

Requirements

  • 3+ years Food & Beverage leadership
  • High-volume cafe experience
  • Team management skills
  • Service standards knowledge
  • Strong leadership presence

Qualifications

  • Experience managing teams
  • Passion for hospitality
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of coffee/barista skills
  • Customer-focused attitude

Full job description

A luxury hotel is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager to oversee a thriving breakfast and lunch operation with personalized service in a refined hospitality environment.


This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who leads from the front and understands how to create memorable guest experiences while driving strong operational performance.


What You’ll Do

• Lead daily operations for busy upscale cafe and coffee bar

• Coach, develop, and schedule a high-performing service team

• Maintain elevated service standards and guest satisfaction

• Manage labor, inventory, and beverage programs

• Ensure a polished, welcoming atmosphere that reflects a luxury guest experience


What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of Food & Beverage leadership in a high-volume cafe environment

• Strong floor presence and service leadership skills

• Coffee and Barista knowledge preferred

• Experience managing teams, scheduling, and service standards

• Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences


What’s Offered

• Competitive salary

• Growth opportunity within a respected hospitality group

• Supportive leadership and a culture focused on quality and guest experience


If you are a hospitality professional who enjoys leading from the front and creating memorable guest experiences in a boutique luxury setting, we’d love to connect.

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