Cafe Manager

Café Manager, Distillery District Love great coffee, killer teams, and the buzz of a busy café? We want you.Arvo is hiring a Café Manager for our Distillery District location, the person who keeps the espresso flowing, the toast bar humming, and the crew fired up. If you geek out over a perfect pour, thrive in the morning rush, and light up when you're building a team, keep reading.What You'll OwnYour People (the best part)Be the go-to for your baristas and toast masters, from time-off requests and scheduling to payroll and benefits questionsBuild and run training that turns new hires into confident, coffee-slinging pros (coffee knowledge, food, retail, cleaning, service standards, the works)Sit in on interviews, run performance reviews, and help your team grow their careersKeep the good vibes and the standards high Make sure every drink and dish that leaves the pass meets (or beats) Arvo's standardsOwn ordering for coffee, retail, and perishables, and keep those supplier relationships strong so we never run dryTest and launch new recipesDocument and refine the systems that keep things running, from opening/closing checklists to prep schedules and cleaning routinesThe Business SideHelp set pricing for coffee, beverages, and retail keep an eye on the numbers: COGS, waste %, inventory ageShape the tip-pooling model so it's fair for everyoneStay on top of health, safety, and regulatory complianceTeam & CommunityJoin weekly manager meetings with the DirectorsTeam up with leadership to pull off special events in the Distillery spacePartner across the crew on cross-training and delivering a top-tier guest experienceWhat You Bring2+ years as a barista in a specialty café6+ months of leadership experience in hospitality, food & beverage, or similarFood Handler Certification (Toronto Public Health), requiredA genuine love for coffee, people, and making a space feel like the neighbourhood spotThe DetailsFull-time, 40 hours/weekLocation: Distillery DistrictReady to run one of Toronto's most beloved cafés? Hit apply. We can't wait to meet you.Pay: $20.50-$22.50 per hourExpected hours: 40.0 per weekWork Location: The Distillery District