Cafe Assistant Manager
Job Summary
The Cafe Assistant Manager supports daily operations, team supervision, and customer experience in a family-friendly kids café. This role serves as a management trainee position, focusing on leadership development and operational efficiency. You will coordinate staff, manage inventory, and contribute to the growth of the café concept.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily café operations and staff
- Monitor inventory and operational costs
- Ensure hygiene and safety standards
- Manage customer service and event support
Required Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Communication skills
- F&B operational knowledge
- Flexibility for shift work
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Cafe Operations
- Support daily café operations to ensure smooth service and a positive customer experience.
- Assist in supervising service staff, kitchen crew, and baristas during shifts.
- Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, food safety, and SOP standards are followed at all times.
Team Supervision & Training
- Assist in staff scheduling, attendance monitoring, and shift coordination.
- Support training of service and kitchen staff to meet service and quality standards.
- Guide junior team members and promote teamwork and positive working culture.
Operations & Administration
- Assist in daily sales reporting, stock monitoring, and basic cost control.
- Support inventory checks, ordering, and coordination with suppliers when needed.
- Handle simple documentation and operational records as assigned.
Customer Experience & Kids Café
- Ensure a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for children and families.
- Support birthday parties, events, and celebrations held at the café.
- Handle customer feedback professionally and assist in resolving service issues.
Management Trainee Development
- Learn café management, people management, and operational decision-making.
- Work closely with Café Manager and management team to gain leadership exposure.
- Participate in improvement initiatives to enhance café operations and service quality.
Ad-hoc Duties
- Perform other duties assigned by management to support café operations.
Requirements:
- Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply (start as management trainee).
- Prior experience in café, restaurant, or service industry is an advantage.
- Passion for F&B, customer service, and working in a family-friendly / kids café environment.
- Good leadership potential, responsible, proactive, and willing to learn.
- Able to communicate in English; Mandarin are an advantage.
- Comfortable working on weekends, public holidays, and shift schedules.