Operations Manager – Specialty Coffee Shop
Role Overview
Seeking an experienced, hands-on operations manager for a specialty coffee shop in Dubai.
The role owns café operations and is expected to drive performance and profitability.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Seeking an experienced, hands-on operations manager for a specialty coffee shop in Dubai.
The role owns café operations and is expected to drive performance and profitability.
Experience and management qualifications
- At least three years of café or restaurant operations experience and a strong background in café and operations management.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage, train, and motivate a team and take ownership of the entire operation.
Operational and commercial expertise
- Knowledge of costing, cost control, expense analysis, food and beverage costs, waste control, and profitability.
- Experience with POS systems, sales tracking, and reporting, plus delivery platforms such as Talabat, Deliveroo, and Careem.
- Experience in inventory management, purchasing, stocktaking, and supplier coordination.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to monitor product quality and customer service standards.
- Passion for specialty coffee and customer experience.
Key responsibilities
- Manage daily café operations, maintain operating procedures, and improve workflow.
- Monitor sales, costs, expenses, and profitability; prepare regular operational, sales, and cost reports.
- Lead the team, delegate responsibilities, and monitor performance.
- Manage inventory, purchasing, stock levels, and waste.
- Monitor POS performance and delivery platforms and ensure accurate reporting.
- Maintain product quality and customer service standards; identify ways to increase sales and improve customer experience.
Pay
- The description states pay of AED 3,500 per month.
Workplace
- The description states that work is in person in Dubai.
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