Caffè Divano is looking for a full-time Assistant Café Manager to join the leadership team at our Port Moody café.

For over 20 years, Caffè Divano has been a community gathering place built on quality, connection, and hospitality. We proudly serve handcrafted specialty coffee alongside scratch‑made baking from our sister bakery, Gabi & Jules Handmade Pies and Baked Goodness.

We’re looking for experienced, hands‑on leaders who thrive in a fast‑paced café environment and are excited to take an active role in team leadership, operations, and business performance.

This is not simply a “shift lead” role — Assistant Manager at Port Moody Divano will be key members of the management team and play an important role in staff accountability, communication, labour management, and daily operations.

We’re seeking a leader who:

Lead confidently while maintaining a positive, respectful team culture

Communicate clearly and professionally with both staff and guests

Are highly organized, dependable, and solution‑oriented

Thrive in fast‑paced hospitality environments

Take ownership and accountability seriously

Are passionate about hospitality, coffee, food, and community

QualificationsRequired:

Minimum 2 years of café, hospitality, or food service experience

Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience

Strong understanding of customer service and team dynamics

Ability to manage priorities and make decisions under pressure

Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays

Comfortable giving direction, coaching staff, and addressing performance concerns professionally

Preferred:

Experience with scheduling and labour management

Inventory and ordering experience

Specialty coffee/barista experience using semi‑automatic espresso machines

Food preparation experience

Key Responsibilities
As Assistant Café Manager,



you will work closely with the Café Manager and ownership team to oversee daily café operations and help lead the staff team.

Responsibilities include:

Team Leadership & Accountability

Help lead, support, and hold staff accountable to operational and service standards

Relay management communication clearly and consistently to the team

Support onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management

Lead shifts confidently and address issues in real time

Foster a positive, respectful, and high‑performing workplace culture

Operations & Labour Management

Support labour management goals and scheduling efficiency

Assist in monitoring staffing levels, productivity, and labour costs

Help ensure smooth daily operations and strong shift execution

Support inventory management, ordering, organization, and cleanliness

Maintain health, safety, and food handling standards

Customer Experience

Deliver exceptional hospitality and create a welcoming environment

Handle guest concerns professionally and thoughtfully

Build solid relationships with regular customers and community members

Position Details

Full-time position

Would be expected to work Wednesday - Sunday to compliment the cafe manager's schedule

Wage range: $24–26/hour + tips

Scheduling would be a mix of opening, daytime and closing shifts

Growth opportunities within a supportive, community‑focused business

Why Join Caffè Divano?
At Divano, we believe cafés are about more than coffee — they’re about people. We care deeply about creating a workplace where staff feel supported, challenged, and proud of the work they do.

We’re looking for leaders who want to grow with us, contribute meaningfully to the business, and help create an environment where both guests and staff feel genuinely cared for.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits:

Dental care

Discounted or free food

Extended health care

Store discount

Work Location: In person
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📌 Assistant Manager - Port Moody Cafe (British Columbia)
🏢 Caffe Divano
📍 British Columbia