Cafe Manager / Lead Cook

Job title: Cafe Manager / Lead Cook

About the Role The Café Manager oversees the museum café’s daily operations, serving as lead cook and supervising cafe staff. This role focuses on planning, preparing, and serving high-quality, Shaker- and locally inspired dishes while maintaining a sanitary kitchen and welcoming dining space, collaborating with other staff to deliver exceptional experiences for visitors.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily cafe operations, lead kitchen and front-of-house staff, and ensure timely service during peak hours and events.
• Prepare hot and cold items according to recipes, monitor quality, maintain safety and sanitation standards, and manage allergen handling.
• Manage inventory, plan menus, track waste, place orders, and receive deliveries.
• Oversee POS operations, process payments, and reconcile cash and card transactions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining areas and workspaces; support cross-training with other museum staff as needed.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience as a cook in a professional cafe/restaurant or similar setting.
• Valid Food Handler's permit or ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days).
• Strong culinary techniques and safe operation of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-service oriented with excellent communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to cross over into food service duties as needed; able to work independently or collaboratively.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay is $20 to $26 per hour, depending on experience.
• Year-round employees are eligible for paid time off, health care reimbursement, and retirement contributions.