Cafe Assistant Manager at Pantano Christian Church – Houghton Campus, Arizona

The Cafe Assistant Manager assists the Cafe Manager ensuring that all of the food service needs of Pantano Christian Church are met and executed properly.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operational Management: Running daily operations, including opening/closing, handling cash, coordinating priorities and maintaining inventory. Serving in place of the Cafe Manager when they are not present, assuming all duties and supervising volunteers
• Volunteer & Staff Leadership: Training, coaching, supervising team members, and coordinating with the team to fill schedules. Assisting with volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, and scheduling
• Guest Experience: Ensuring exceptional service, addressing deficiencies, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere for the guests. Assisting the Cafe Team with all meal services, special events and projects.
• Safety Management: Maintaining high cleanliness standards, temperature controls, product rotation of food and utensils and ensuring proper hand washing and glove use. Organizing and cleaning kitchen equipment as-needed or as instructed by the Cafe Manager
• Quality Control: Maintaining high prep standards and product consistency. Managing rotation, labeling, handling and equipment settings. Preparing food in the kitchen as needed for upcoming food services or events
• Financial & Admin: Monitoring sales report, controlling waste, assisting with supply ordering and scheduling

Other Duties

• Attend weekly 1:1, team and staff meetings, including retreats
• Adhere to all church policies and procedures and ensure that volunteers comply with guidelines for ministry
• Work assigned duties during “All Hands On Deck” events for Christmas, Easter services, as well as Rooted Dinners, Meet N Greet Lunches and more as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

• Active Difference Maker at Pantano Christian Church (upon hire)
• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a cafe, restaurant, or fast-paced food service environment
• Excellent leadership, verbal & written communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of food production and equipment operation
• Proficiency in computer systems, POS systems, and workplace applications
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• 1 to 2 years of previous food service experience
• Current Food Handlers Certification and ability to acquire Food Manager Certification
• Knowledge and ability to maintain all kitchen equipment
• Ability to count cash, balance a cash drawer and account for all checks, gift cards and receipts
• Ability to effectively utilize online communication, email and calendar tools
• Ability to work productively without direct supervision
• Ability to work well and collaborate with team members, volunteers and other staff
• Ability to develop and maintain high-functioning teams of volunteers
• Ability to maintain prompt, regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to maintain reasonable, expected workload within the designated hours
• Ability to spend time standing, bending and lifting in the course of standard work
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical screening:
• Basic physical
• 50lb lift test
• Drug screen
• A high school diploma or GED