Café Manager, Distillery District | Arvo | August 2026

Love great coffee, killer teams, and the buzz of a busy café? We want you.

Arvo is hiring a Café Manager for our Distillery District location, the person who keeps the espresso flowing, the toast bar humming, and the crew fired up. If you geek out over a perfect pour, thrive in the morning rush, and light up when you're building a team, keep reading.

What You'll Own

Your People (the best part)

- Be the go-to for your baristas and toast masters, from time-off requests and scheduling to payroll and benefits questions
- Build and run training that turns recent hires into confident, coffee-slinging pros (coffee knowledge, food, retail, cleaning, service standards, the works)
- Sit in on interviews, run performance reviews, and help your team grow their careers
- Keep the good vibes and the standards high

The Coffee & Food Program

- Make sure every drink and dish that leaves the pass meets (or beats) Arvo's standards
- Own ordering for coffee, retail, and perishables, and keep those supplier relationships strong so we never run dry
- Test and launch new recipes
- Document and refine the systems that keep things running,



from opening/closing checklists to prep schedules and cleaning routines

The Business Side

- Help set pricing for coffee, beverages, and retail
- Keep an eye on the numbers: COGS, waste %, inventory age
- Shape the tip-pooling model so it's fair for everyone
- Stay on top of health, safety, and regulatory compliance

Team & Community

- Join weekly manager meetings with the Directors
- Team up with leadership to pull off special events in the Distillery space
- Partner across the crew on cross-training and delivering a top-tier guest experience

What You Bring
- 2+ years as a barista in a specialty café
- 6+ months of leadership experience in hospitality, food & beverage, or similar
- Food Handler Certification (Toronto Public Health), required
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent), required
- A genuine love for coffee, people, and making a space feel like the neighbourhood spot

The Details
- Full-time, 40 hours/week
- Location: Distillery District

Ready to run one of Toronto's most beloved cafés? Hit apply. We can't wait to meet you. Pay: $20.50-$22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Café Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Arvo Coffee
📍 Toronto