Job Description

Gotan is a dynamic and vibrant cafe in NYC located in Tribeca. We are looking for an exceptionally talented Cafe Manager to oversee our new location in Jersey City. If you are a natural leader that strives under pressure in a fast paced environment, love great food and coffee and able to lead a strong team then we are looking for YOU!

Requirements and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Minimum 3 years experience in restaurant management

Minimum 6 years in the restaurant industry

Ability to lead a team in high pressure situations

MUST HAVE experience with 3rd Generation Coffee / Specialty Coffee - 2 years minimum

Bilingual language is a huge plus

Oversee the hiring and training of all new employees at the location

Manage inventory + ordering of all products and supplies

Ability to manage time, organize and streamline systems for compliance and efficiency

Full time position / Minimum of 50 hours a week / Minimum 5 days a week / Weekends (Sat or Sunday) must

***ServeSafe Manager certificate is a must

Responsibilities of a Store Manager

• Recruiting and appraising staff
• Training and supervising staff
• Dealing with customer complaints and queries
• Overseeing stock and pricing control
• Maximizing profitability and productivity
• Motivating staff to meet sales targets
• Setting sales targets
• Ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations
• Preparing promotional displays and materials
• Liaising with management
• Taking care of promotional prospects, benefits, and salaries of their staff
• Providing opportunities for staff advancements

Store Manager Job Requirements

• Commercial awareness
• Confidence
• Resourcefulness
• Organizational skills
• Teamworking skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Numerical skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Enthusiasm
• Executive skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Showing initiative
• Setting a good example

Gotan pays tribute to an infinite and evolving coffee Culture.
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Our well-trained Baristas (some are a bit weird, some are too obsessed) are constantly trying to push the envelope in the art of coffee.
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Our kitchen is light and seasonal with an emphasis on fresh vegetables.
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At Gotan, we are simply passionate about the good things that life has to offer.
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Since our inception, we established a partnership with Counter Culture as our roaster, and we are proud to continue to serve Counter Culture coffee for over 8 years.
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Each day we strive to deliver an exceptional hospitality experience. We offer a distinguished product, a dramatic yet comfortable and intimate space and communal tables.

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