We are seeking a proactive, responsible and results-driven Café Manager to oversee our Johor Bahru café. The ideal candidate enjoys leading a team, managing daily operations and creating an excellent experience for every customer.
Job Responsibilities
1. Daily Café Operations
- Oversee the daily operations of the café to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Ensure all beverages are prepared according to company recipes, quality standards and presentation guidelines.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, hygiene and workplace organisation.
- Manage opening and closing procedures and ensure all operational checklists are completed.
- Monitor equipment condition and coordinate maintenance when necessary.
2. Staff Management & Training
- Recruit, train, supervise and motivate baristas and service crew.
- Prepare staff schedules and manage shift arrangements according to business needs.
- Ensure sufficient staffing during peak periods and maintain good team coordination.
- Train staff on beverage preparation, customer service, product knowledge and standard operating procedures.
- Monitor staff performance, attendance, punctuality and discipline.
- Foster a positive, professional and service-oriented working environment.
3. Sales & Business Performance
- Monitor daily sales, transaction volume, average spending and other key performance indicators.
- Work towards sales targets and identify opportunities to improve café performance.
- Implement promotions and upselling initiatives in line with the brand's positioning.
- Monitor customer feedback and reviews and take appropriate action to improve satisfaction.
- Prepare daily sales reports and operational updates for management.
4. Inventory & Cost Control
- Monitor stock levels of matcha, tea, milk, syrups, packaging and other supplies.
- Conduct regular stock counts and ensure accurate inventory records.
- Minimise wastage, over-portioning and unnecessary operating costs.
- Monitor ingredient usage and report stock discrepancies or potential shortages.
5. Customer Experience & Brand Standards
- Deliver excellent customer service and resolve customer complaints professionally.
- Maintain consistent beverage quality, service standards and store presentation.
- Support marketing campaigns, new product launches and promotional activities.
Requirements
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in café, restaurant or F&B operations, preferably with supervisory or management experience.
- Previous experience leading a team and managing daily operations.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Good understanding of inventory management, stock control and cost management.
- Customer-focused with a proactive attitude and a strong sense of ownership.
- Able to work independently, make sound operational decisions and handle busy periods.
- Comfortable using POS systems, spreadsheets and basic sales reporting tools.
- Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays according to operational requirements.
What We Offer
- An opportunity to take ownership of a premium specialty café.
- Training beverage standards, matcha knowledge and operational procedures.
- Opportunities to contribute ideas for sales growth, service improvement and team development.
- Career development opportunities as the business grows and expand overseas.
- Salary and incentives commensurate with experience and performance, subject to the agreed employment package.
Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM4,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person