Cafe Manager | Chicago

New York💼 Full-time💰 $70,000–$70,000🗓 2026-10-01

Core

General Manager responsible for full ownership of a single-store unit, leading team operations, driving financial performance, and delivering high-quality food and beverage products.

Role type

Senior General Manager (Hospitality/F&B)

Builds

Single-store cafe operations, team culture, and customer experiences

Domain

Food & Beverage, Specialty Coffee, Hospitality

Required skills

Team leadership and development, Inventory and supply chain management, Specialty coffee expertise, Financial performance management, Operational compliance, Customer service

Preferred skills

Unionized environment experience, Multi-tasking, Decision making

Technologies

Inventory Management System

Responsibilities

Train, coach, and mentor staff; manage hiring and scheduling; oversee inventory, ordering, and waste management; maintain product quality and safety standards; lead by example in bar production and customer service; drive sales goals and local brand loyalty.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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About blankstreet

At Blank Street, we’re on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we’ve set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We’re motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day.