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Cafe Manager

Trace Hospitality
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
AED 3,000/month
Discovered 5 days ago

Full Job Posting

  • We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Café / F&B Manager to oversee daily operations, elevate our guest experience, and drive financial growth. You will lead front- and back-of-house teams, manage inventory and costs, and maintain top-tier standards for food, specialty coffee, and service.
  • Daily Operations: Oversee overall day-to-day operations of the café, ensuring smooth shift transitions and seamless service delivery.
  • Team Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and motivate supervisors, baristas, and kitchen staff to maintain a high-performing culture.
  • Financial Control: Monitor sales performance, manage labor budgets, minimize food waste, and control cost of goods sold (COGS).
  • Quality Assurance: Enforce strict standards for food quality, specialty beverage preparation, portion consistency, and aesthetic presentation.
  • Guest Experience: Engage with customers, monitor online reviews, and actively implement service recovery steps to prevent and resolve complaints.
  • Inventory & Supplier Management: Handle ordering, track stock variances, manage stock-taking routines, and coordinate with supply chain vendors.
  • Compliance & Hygiene: Maintain perfect compliance with local municipality food safety, health, sanitation, and licensing regulations.
  • Marketing Support: Roll out promotional campaigns, seasonal menu launches, and community events to steadily grow the customer base.

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience in F&B management, specifically overseeing premium cafés or casual dining venues.
  • Knowledge: Deep understanding of specialty coffee/barista operations, casual dining workflows, and P&L/cost control management.
  • Skills: Exceptional team leadership, interpersonal communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Regulations: Strong familiarity with local food safety codes, health certificates, and regulatory compliance standards.
  • Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is required; multilingual capabilities are a strong advantage.

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED3,500.00 per month

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