Cafe Manager

The Village Health Clubs and Spas are premier healthy lifestyle clubs where we encourage and foster a work life balance and healthy living.  We offer a fun environment designed to promote health and wellness for members and employees alike. Our uniquely social culture makes us a great choice for employees who want to share their passion for health and fitness.  

We offer beautiful facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and dynamic programming, but what really sets us apart is our team of positive, friendly staff at each location.  Our employees encourage one another, working together to create a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for everyone we encounter.  

Our culture statement gets right to the point: “As one we have fun and get it done!” Join our team today and experience the Village Way for yourself.

Job Summary:
Manages club café according to State health codes, ensures food is prepared efficiently, consistently and with the utmost quality standards.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:
• Responsible for all food and beverage operations
• Develops and manages department operating budget
• Cost controls
• Inventory management
• Catering operations
• Develops menu design and costs out all food
• Responsible for hiring, staffing and scheduling all staff
• Attract and Retain members by consistently providing excellent customer service
• Approachable management style which includes supervising and managing staff members, planning, assigning and direct work/projects, appraising performance, and annual individual/team goals
• Place high emphasis on the importance of the social element. This includes participation in planning and execution of club events as needed, such as Parent’s Night Out, Jazz By The Pool and Casino Night.
• Participates in the Manager on Duty System
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Experience Required:
• Valid Food Handler’s Card is required
• 3 years of experience managing food & beverage
• 2 years of college education
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment where continuous improvement is expected
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate initiative to think, work, and make independent decisions based on sound judgment
• Willing to "roll-up" sleeves and dig in with staff to drive processes that support the business
• Ability to effectively delegate
• Strong team building skills including ability to lead, train, cooperate and contribute as part of a team
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be change adaptive, flexible, and empathetic pendent decisions based on sound judgment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint) and Outlook
• Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire through Company training

Knowledge/Experience Preferred:
• Previous experience in a club café environment
• College degree in food industry/restaurant management or related field
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Required Abilities

Physical Activity
This position requires daily standing, walking, lifting, grasping, bending and kneeling in the cafe. Sitting for some periods of time. Substantial repetitive movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Involved in activities where one must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Requires the ability to receive detailed information through written and oral communication.

Physical Requirement
Sedentary work involving sitting some of the time. Walking and standing are required daily. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. In addition, may involve physical movement which includes moving and carrying food and beverage supplies, and activities related to membership events and programs.

Visual Requirement
This position requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing computer monitors and extensive reading.

Working Conditions
It involves typical office or administrative work and member outdoor activity events