Cafe Manager

You run the whole cafe now — hiring, firing, inventory, scheduling, and making sure the health inspector doesn't find anything alarming. You're equal parts barista, accountant, and therapist for a staff of twenty-somethings who all need next Friday off. The free coffee is nice, but the P&L spreadsheet keeps you up at night.

Learn the skills

Courses and certifications to get you job-ready

What you'll actually do

• 01Build the weekly schedule that will please absolutely no one
• 02Review daily sales numbers and figure out why Tuesdays are always dead
• 03Order inventory and negotiate with vendors who keep raising prices
• 04Interview and hire baristas who will hopefully last longer than two months
• 05Handle the health inspection with a confidence you do not feel
• 06Manage labor costs while your district manager reminds you to 'do more with less'
• 07Close the store and realize you've been there for 11 hours again

Career Path

Where this role sits in the bigger picture — and where it can take you.