Description
**Job Objective**
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We are seeking an Operations Manager / General Supervisor with a highly operational focus, responsible for supervising and professionalizing the daily operations of a café located in a university area.
The role will focus on optimizing processes, leading the operational team, ensuring an excellent customer experience, and contributing to business growth and profitability.
**Key Responsibilities**
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* Supervise the café’s daily operations.
* Coordinate and lead operational staff (shifts, attendance, performance, and follow-up).
* Ensure service standards and customer service quality.
* Implement and monitor operational and administrative processes.
* Maintain inventory, supplies, and waste control.
* Supervise cash closing procedures and basic administrative controls.
* Identify areas for improvement and propose operational solutions.
* Ensure facility order, cleanliness, and proper functionality.
* Coordinate basic procurement and supplier follow-up.
* Track operational metrics and business results.
* Support strategies to increase sales and enhance customer experience.
**Required Profile**
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* Prior experience in operational roles within food and beverage, cafés, restaurants, or similar businesses.
* Experience managing operational staff.
* Problem-solving, dynamic, and leadership-oriented profile.
* Ability to organize processes and bring structure to operations.
* Excellent service attitude and customer experience focus.
* Professional experience in professionalizing small- or medium-scale operations is desirable.
* Willingness to be directly involved in daily operations.
* Basic/intermediate proficiency in administrative controls and inventory management.
**Key Competencies**
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* Operational leadership
* Organization and follow-up
* Problem solving
* Effective communication
* Working under pressure
* Results orientation
* Proactivity
* Sense of urgency
**We Offer**
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* Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
* Performance-based incentive scheme.
* Opportunity for growth and development within the business.
* Dynamic work environment with the chance to directly impact operations.
**Ideal Candidate**
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This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy daily operations, possess a practical mindset, and seek active involvement in the growth and professionalization of an expanding business.