Forecast Coffee is looking for a Cafe Manager for a new location in Cadboro Bay, Victoria, expected to open Fall 2026. The role will lead a team of baristas and manage café/bar operations in a specialty coffee environment, house‑made baked goods, a small alcohol menu and an elevated everyday food menu.Main Role DutiesCafé/Bar Daily OperationsManaging the café/bar while on shift; being an exceptional leader to your team.Scheduling staff and managing labour.Preparing and serving coffee, food and drinks, clearing tables, washing dishes – getting dirty and leading by example.Creating a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for staff and customers.Managing stock, inventory and ordering so we can continue to make our customers happy.Administrative OperationsFinancial management – meeting or exceeding set budgets.Community engagement – active involvement in community events, building positive relationships in the neighbourhood.Social purpose – considering environmental and social impact when making decisions for the store.Communication – qualified, respectful, and prompt communication with all team members, suppliers and stakeholders.Training will be provided, however experience in some (or all) of these aspects will be considered a great asset.Specific DutiesHiring, firing and discipline.Providing all team members with fulsome basic training following Forecast Training Program.Ongoing development plans for team skill improvement and regular one‑on‑one meetings with team.Quarterly all‑hands staff meeting.Creating profitable weekly schedules.Approving vacation and time off requests according to business needs.Bank reconciliations and cash drops (every 2 weeks).Approving hours and tip reports (weekly on Monday).Performing Café Health Check (weekly).Monitoring and adjusting weekly task list and delegating to team to ensure everything on list gets done to appropriate level.Reporting maintenance issues and booking service according to schedules or needs.Weekly inventory to assist with accurate ordering (orders Monday and Thursday).Receiving orders, checking for accuracy and entering to Yellow Dog system.Month‑end inventory (last week of month).Managing regular communication to the team.Managing in‑store events program by meeting with event leaders, planning operations and bringing event ideas to life.Maintaining a record‑keeping procedure for all certification and licenses.Attending weekly all‑hand Manager meeting – collating data and bringing ideas and issues to solve.Identifying areas of improvement and bringing them to Leadership to discuss and resolve.Who You AreMinimum 5‑year previous experience in a similar role at Manager level.Specialty coffee experience – passion, knowledge and understanding of coffee, roasting processes and origin.Experience of training and development of a team.Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.Understanding of POS and inventory software.Food Safe Level 1 (or higher).Serve‑it‑Right Certificate.Ability to remain composed under pressure.Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.Willingness to accept and follow direction from management.Confidence in delegating tasks, coaching and directing your team.Experience running your own business or a stand‑alone location within a larger organization would be very beneficial.BenefitsCompensation includes an hourly wage of $28.50 per hour PLUS TIPS, an incentive bonus, extended health benefits, cell phone allowance and daily tips/gratuities. We also encourage a healthy work/life balance with flexible hours, free meals on shift and discounts across all of our stores.Hiring ContactApply online; for more on what we love, visit forecastcoffee.Ca.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Cafe Manager (Victoria) - $28.5 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Forecast Coffee
📍 Winnipeg