Cafe Manager at Asher + Rye Shop

Asher + Rye is a design-forward lifestyle shop and cafe at the corner of Jones and Whitaker in downtown Savannah. Our café is a daily gathering space within our shop for neighbors, students, creatives, and visitors. We serve coffee, tea, smoothies, pastries, soups, and simple seasonal offerings. And we're growing!We're looking for a confident, experienced Coffee Shop Manager to lead our café team with clarity, consistency, and energy.This role is for someone who has managed a fast-paced café, restaurant, or bar environment and understands how to balance warmth with standards. Our baristas are essential to our business. We need a leader who can motivate a team, hold high expectations, and create a positive, accountable culture on the floor.Full-time required. We are open seven days a week.WHAT YOU WILL DOLead the café teamManage baristas during high-volume serve periodsSet the tone on the floor with calm, confident leadership in partnership with our shop managersHold café team members accountable for performance and service standardsCoach, train, and motivate staffAddress performance and conduct issues directly, consistently, and professionallyOwn staff scheduling, adjusting coverage based on traffic patterns, seasonality, and performance needsIdentify staffing needs and participate in hiring and training new baristasMaintain operational excellenceOwn day-to-day café operations, including purchasing and management, vendor relationships, cost control, and maintaining appropriate stock levelsUphold and enforce high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and organizationEnsure consistency in food and drink quality and presentationManage prep, downtime tasks, and cleaning standardsIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency during slower periodsCreate a strong guest experienceLead café operations during in-store events, private functions, and VIP gatheringsEnsure every guest feels welcomed and cared forMaintain high service standards even during peak hoursSupport a warm but structured work environmentSupport growthSupport the expansion of café offerings, including overseeing light food preparation and new menu initiativesContribute ideas for expanding customer engagement across the café experience, including promotions, merchandise, and in-store initiativesHelp prepare the team for future growth and scaleBe proactive about improving systems, not just maintaining themWHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR3-5 years of experience managing a café, restaurant, or barServSafe certified (or willing to obtain certification upon hire)Comfortable leading a team during high-pressure service windowsDirect, confident, and fairProactive and solution-orientedEnergized by hospitality and team cultureDetail-oriented with high standardsComfortable giving feedback and making decisionsExcited to work in a beautiful, design-forward spaceYou are not afraid to step in, take charge, and set expectations clearlyWHAT WE OFFERCompetitive pay based on experienceFlexible scheduling (weekend availability required)Free drink during shiftsEmployee discount in shop and cafeOpportunity to grow with an expanding brandA bright, supportive, creative environmentWHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe café is central to the Asher + Rye experience. It fuels our community, supports our lifestyle shop, and brings energy to our space. We are looking for someone who understands that leadership in hospitality is both operational and cultural.If you're ready to lead with confidence and help shape the future of the café, we'd love to meet you.About