Cafe Assistant Manager

Date PostedMay 22, 2026LocationSelangorCompanyRunningmen CateringSalaryRM 3000 - 4500TypeFull-Time

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.