Assistant Manager

At Verve Coffee Roasters, we believe the coffee experience is our responsibility from seed to cup. Coffee is our craft, our ritual, our passion. It drives us and inspires us. With this simple truth and responsibility we are bridging the gap from farmlevel to streetlevel. We seek an enthusiastic, confident leader to join Verve?s retail management team as an Asisstant Manager in our Melrose Cafe in Los Angeles, CA. Join us and Live with Verve! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Coach and support retail staff Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all products offered by Verve Coffee Roasters Effectively communicate expectations to staff Provide and promote excellent customer service at all times Participate in the interview process Assist in planning and executing staff meetings Facilitate weekly/monthly inventory and ordering Cash handling operations SPECIFIC DUTIES Motivate team with positivity, and set the pace for speed and efficiency during shifts Take advantage of teachable moments that are presented Lead in-store bar training and coffee education and be a model barista Uphold current standards and identify key areas of improvement Promote team work and excellent communication in the café Follow disciplinary protocol outlined in the VCR Employee Handbook Run weekly sales reports, master reports and labor reports Review employee clock in/out on a daily basis Work with Café Manager to ensure that all financial goals are being met Place weekly/monthly orders with vendors Manage and organize stock areas Ensure that daily side work and weekly projects are completed REQUIREMENTS: Inspirational leader Supervisory experience preferred Advanced skills in leadership and communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills Well organized and detail oriented Must be approachable, mindful and positive Previous cash handling experience required Ability to work well with a team Logical and methodical approach to problem solving Flexible with the ability to multi-task in a highly demanding and sometimes stressful environment Able to give and receive constructive feedback in any given situation Valid Food Handler's Certification is required Compensation is based on position and experience, starting at $21.33 + Tips