Assistant Manager - Restaurant

Assistant Café Manager

Woodstone Bakery & Café | Trilith – Fayetteville, GA

Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time
Schedule: 4-5 shifts per week, including weekends and holidays as needed
Compensation: $21/hr gauranteed ($15/hr base + Tips+ supplemental pay, if needed)

About Woodstone

Woodstone Bakery & Café is a neighborhood café located in the heart of Trilith in Fayetteville, Georgia. Known for our handcrafted coffee, fresh baked goods, and welcoming atmosphere, we're passionate about creating memorable experiences for our guests while fostering a positive, supportive workplace for our team.

We're looking for a dependable, hands-on Assistant Café Manager to help lead our daily operations, support our team, and maintain the high standards of service, quality, and hospitality that define Woodstone.

About the Role

The Assistant Café Manager serves as a key member of our leadership team, working alongside ownership and management to ensure smooth daily operations.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working alongside their team, solving problems, developing employees, and taking ownership of the café's success.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can confidently oversee shifts, maintain operational standards, and help the café run efficiently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead by example, modeling professionalism, reliability, accountability, and excellent customer service.
• Supervise daily shifts and provide direction, coaching, and support to baristas.
• Assist with employee training, onboarding, and performance development.
• Address minor employee concerns and operational challenges promptly and professionally.
• Promote a positive, productive, and team-oriented work environment.

Daily Café Operations

• Oversee opening and closing procedures, ensuring all operational standards are met.
• Maintain product quality, consistency, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
• Monitor workflow and adjust team assignments to maintain efficient service.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and minimizing waste.
• Ensure operational checklists, procedures, and company policies are consistently followed.
• Serve guests as a trained and competent barista.

Customer Experience

• Ensure guests receive friendly, efficient, and consistent service.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and independently when appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve the guest experience and strengthen customer relationships.

Management & Accountability

• Communicate staffing concerns, maintenance needs, and operational issues to management.
• Assist with scheduling, shift coverage, and unexpected staffing shortages.
• Support the implementation of new policies, procedures, and operational improvements.
• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, sales, and profitability.

Qualifications

Required:

• Previous café, coffee shop, restaurant, or similar food service experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability or previous supervisory experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Open availability for short-notice shift coverage when needed.
• Availability to work 4-5 shifts per week, including weekends.
• Ability to perform the physical responsibilities of a fast-paced café position.

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a Lead Barista, Shift Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or Café Manager.
• Experience training and coaching employees.
• Familiarity with espresso preparation, specialty coffee, and café operations.
• Experience with Square POS, inventory systems, or employee scheduling software.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

What We're Looking For

We're especially interested in someone who:

• Takes initiative and notices what needs to be done without being asked.
• Holds themselves and others accountable while remaining approachable and supportive.
• Can balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on service.
• Remains calm, organized, and solutions-focused during challenging situations.
• Understands that great leadership means helping the entire team succeed.
• Is interested in growing with our company and taking on greater responsibility over time.

Why Join Woodstone?

Woodstone is a growing, independently owned bakery and café with opportunities for professional development and leadership advancement.

This position offers the opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping our café's daily operations, supporting our team, and contributing to the continued growth of our business.

To Apply: Please submit your résumé and briefly describe your previous leadership experience and why you believe you'd be a great fit for our team.

We welcome applications from both experienced external candidates and current Woodstone team members ready to take the next step in their careers.

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person