Breakfast Shift Manager

Job Summary

Moon's Kitchen Cafe is seeking a Breakfast Shift Manager to oversee morning café operations, coordinate breakfast service, and supervise team members during assigned shifts. This role ensures timely food preparation, efficient order processing, consistent service quality, and a welcoming guest experience while maintaining food safety and operational standards.

Common Job Roles

• Breakfast Shift Manager
• Café Shift Supervisor
• Breakfast Service Manager
• Restaurant Shift Manager
• Morning Operations Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily breakfast service and morning café operations.
• Supervise, train, and support kitchen and front-of-house team members.
• Coordinate staff assignments, shift responsibilities, and break schedules.
• Ensure breakfast orders are prepared accurately and served promptly.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portion consistency, and service standards.
• Coordinate communication between kitchen staff, servers, and management.
• Monitor inventory and restock breakfast ingredients, beverages, and supplies.
• Ensure equipment and workstations are clean, organized, and ready for service.
• Handle guest inquiries, feedback, and routine service concerns.
• Monitor order processing and payment handling when required.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures.
• Complete opening checklists, shift reports, and handover documentation.
• Assist with training new employees and improving service workflows.
• Support closing or transition duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous café, restaurant, breakfast service, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Supervisory or shift leadership experience is an asset.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities during busy breakfast periods.
• Basic computer and POS system proficiency.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Availability for early morning shifts, including weekends when required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supervising breakfast or morning café operations.
• Familiarity with breakfast menus, food preparation workflows, and service standards.
• Knowledge of inventory control, stock rotation, and waste reduction.
• Strong team leadership and employee coaching abilities.
• Experience with POS, scheduling, or restaurant management systems.
• Excellent guest relations and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain efficient service during peak breakfast hours.

About the Company

Moon's Kitchen Cafe operates in the café and food service industry, providing meals and beverages in a casual dining environment. The café's daily operations depend on consistent food quality, efficient morning service, cleanliness, teamwork, and attentive customer care.

Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 33.0 per week

Work Location: In person