Café Manager - The Leaf

Description

About Us

The Leaf Cafe is a plant-powered wellness space blending herbal remedies, hemp-based products, and functional beverages to support holistic health. As McKinney’s first alcohol-free nightlife destination, we’re redefining social wellness—one kava mocktail at a time.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Café Manager to help lead daily operations and support the growth of our alcohol-free social space. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a mix of hands-on café work and behind-the-scenes coordination—keeping inventory stocked, schedules running smoothly, and weekend events flowing with great energy.

This position requires weekend night availability and strong leadership during busier evening hours.

Pay: $20/hour

Requirements/Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:
Café Operations & Oversight

Manage daily café flow and maintain a smooth, organized environment.

Oversee inventory levels, place restock orders, and track product usage.

Ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with café standards.

Support team members during rushes and lead by example on the floor.

Staff Leadership

Create and manage weekly staff schedules.

Help train new team members on drinks, service flow, and customer experience.

Provide on-shift direction and problem-solving when issues arise.

Event & Weekend Support

Lead weekend night shifts as the acting on-site manager.

Coordinate and promote in-house weekend events, tastings, and sober socials.

Assist with setup/breakdown and ensure events run smoothly.

Barista & Beverage Duties (as needed)

Prepare herbal drinks, kava mocktails, and café beverages (training provided).

Maintain quality and consistency in all menu items.

Deliver a warm, welcoming experience that represents The Leaf culture.

Ideal Candidate

21+ and available weekend nights (required).

Experience in café, barista, or bar management preferred.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Comfortable supervising small teams and managing a shift independently.

Reliable, proactive, and excited about wellness-focused hospitality.

Passion for herbal wellness, hemp products, or functional beverages is a bonus.

Special Instructions

Please do not send any emails, resumes, or call.
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Simply submit a ZippyApp application package which may include the Common Employment Application, Resume, and a Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please write a short paragraph describing yourself and why you would make a great addition to our team. ZippyApp is the Common Employment Application for online and mobile that allows you to apply for jobs with one click, and is being accepted at a growing number of businesses each day.