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managerial experience in food or hospitality) Previous Hands-on experience with professional coffee equipment,

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TITLE:	Café Bakery Manager	DATE:	9/3/2026
DEPARTMENT:	Operations	FLSA STATUS:	Exempt
REPORTS TO:	Owner/Director	LABOR GRADE:	Salary
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CSCA Café is a café and bakery in Cambridge, MA, run by the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. Since opening in early 2025, it has become a favorite neighborhood gathering spot, offering exceptional coffee alongside pastries, specialty desserts, spreads, and syrups that are all made from scratch, in-house, by CSCA's culinary talent. We pride ourselves on providing top-notch service, the highest quality products, showcasing the work of CSCA's Professional students, and creating a community space where customers can relax and enjoy their favorite beverages and baked goods.

The Café Bakery Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the café bakery, leading a team of baristas, and partnering with our pastry chefs to ensure exceptional customer service, efficient operations, and high-quality product delivery. This role involves managing staff, scheduling, inventory, budgets, and maintaining a welcoming, spotless environment for customers.

To be successful in this role, you should have proven experience managing in a café, bakery, or restaurant setting. Ultimately, you will help increase profitability, boost customer engagement, and build a culture of hospitality that keeps CSCA Café the favorite neighborhood spot.

Responsibilities

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→Own day-to-day café operations,
→Recruit, hire, onboard, and train baristas and support staff
→Lead, train, and develop a team of Shift Leads, Baristas, and support staff
→Build fiscally responsible schedules that keep the café sufficiently, yet efficiently covered, even when someone calls out
→Manage vendor relationships, ordering, and inventory — and keep waste in check
→Partner with our Executive Pastry Chef, Production Lead, and ownership on menu development and seasonal specials
→Work with your barista team to develop trendy and unique seasonal drink specials
→Monitor budgets and sales performance, and find smart ways to control costs
→Collaborate with the marketing team on promotions and events
→Keep the cafe spotless, welcoming, and up to health and safety code
→Turn customer feedback into action — and turn first-time visitors into regulars
→Create a culture of hospitality that is second to none
→Partner with CSCA's Academics and Student Life teams to support student learning opportunities as needed

Requirements

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3+ years of experience in cafe, bakery, or restaurant management (required: managerial experience in food or hospitality)
Previous Hands-on experience with professional coffee equipment, Barista experience preferred
A ServSafe Food Manager certification (or equivalent)
Strong organizational skills — able to juggle a rush, a delivery, and a scheduling gap all at once
A genuine, customer-first attitude and leadership skills to bring a team along with you
Comfort with MS Office
High school diploma or GED required; a degree in Culinary/Pastry Arts, Business Administration, or Business Management is preferred
Availability to work within café hours, including weekends and holidays
The drive to do whatever it takes to succeed