Distillery District Location

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

Arvo is hiring a cafe lead 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 current 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
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 solid 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 k

eep 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
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: The Distillery District

📌 Cafe Lead Toronto
🏢 Arvo Coffee
📍 Toronto