Café Manager – Milk Creek Café at Sharbert Enterprises, Inc.

Belgrade, Montana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Personnel Management, Financial Acumen, Guest Experience, Operational Management, Recruitment, Staff Training, P&L Management, Inventory Control, Vendor Management, Hospitality, Scheduling, Budgeting, Conflict Resolution, Workflow Development, Performance Coaching

Industry

Food and Beverage Retail

Description

Description Café Manager – Milk Creek Café Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport Join the Opening Leadership Team at Milk Creek Café SharBert Enterprises is seeking an energetic, hospitality-driven Café Manager to lead the opening and ongoing operations of Milk Creek Café, a new coffee concept located inside Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. This leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about coffee, team development, guest experience, and building strong operational systems from the ground up. The Café Manager will oversee all day-to-day operations of the café, including team leadership, staffing, financial performance, customer experience, and vendor relationships. We are especially interested in candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments and bring prior experience with coffee shop openings, startup operations, airport hospitality, or seasonal business leadership. At SharBert Enterprises, our mission is to serve others — our guests, our teams, our partners, and our communities. We are looking for a leader who embraces that philosophy and creates a culture centered around hospitality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Position Summary The Café Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and operational success of Milk Creek Café. This position will lead and develop a team of approximately 8–12 baristas while ensuring outstanding guest service, strong financial performance, operational consistency, and a positive team culture. This role will work closely with company leadership during the opening process and will play a key role in establishing systems, training programs, operational standards, and workplace culture for the café’s future success. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Personnel Management Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a team of 8–12 baristas and café team members Build a positive, accountable, and hospitality-focused team culture Create schedules and manage labor to align with business needs and financial goals Conduct regular coaching conversations, performance feedback, and team development Lead by example through active floor presence and operational support Guest Experience Ensure every guest receives exceptional hospitality and service Foster a culture of “serving others” through positive interactions with guests and team members Address guest concerns quickly and professionally Maintain high standards for cleanliness, presentation, food safety, and operational excellence Financial & Operational Management Manage café P&L performance, including labor, cost of goods, waste, and controllable expenses Monitor sales trends and identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency Ensure operational procedures and systems are consistently executed Maintain accurate inventory and ordering processes Coordinate with vendors and supplier partners to ensure product quality and continuity Opening & Growth Leadership Support all aspects of the café opening process, including setup, training, workflow development, and operational readiness Help establish systems and best practices for long-term success Adapt quickly to evolving business needs in a new operational environment Collaborate with company leadership on continuous operational improvement initiatives Qualifications Prior management or leadership experience in coffee, café, restaurant, hospitality, or retail operations preferred Experience opening a new café, restaurant, or seasonal operation strongly preferred Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Financial acumen with experience managing labor, inventory, and operational budgets Ability to lead in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment Flexible schedule availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Passion for hospitality, leadership development, and creating great guest experiences What We Look for in a SharBert Leader At SharBert Enterprises, leadership goes beyond operations. We look for leaders who: Lead with humility, positivity, and integrity Put serving others at the center of decision-making Build strong teams through coaching, support, and accountability Take ownership and solve problems proactively Communicate clearly and respectfully Create environments where both guests and team members feel valued Continuously look for ways to improve operations and elevate the guest experience Embrace change and thrive in growth-oriented environments Why Join SharBert Enterprises? Opportunity to lead the opening of a brand-new café concept Be part of a growing Montana-based hospitality company Leadership development and advancement opportunities Fast-paced and unique airport hospitality environment Ability to make a direct impact on team culture and operational success Benefits: Competitive salary Health and wellness benefits package 401K Company Match up to 4% Unlimited Paid time off Employee discounts Opportunities for advancement If you are passionate about hospitality, leadership, coffee culture, and building something special from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

The Café Manager will lead the opening and daily operations of Milk Creek Café, overseeing a team of 8-12 baristas. Key duties include managing financial performance, ensuring exceptional guest hospitality, and establishing operational systems and training programs.