Cafe Manager - Preston Hollow Village

Sign-on Bonus: We’re offering a $1,500 sign on bonus for this role, paid after successful completion of 90 days of employment.Location: Preston Forest, Preston Hollow Village, or LakewoodEmployment Type: Full-TimeWho We’re Looking ForMerit Coffee is searching for passionate, people-first leaders who love great coffee, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and know how to build strong teams and meaningful customer experiences. Our Café Managers bring positive energy, accountability, and a genuine love for hospitality. You care deeply about quality, community, and creating a welcoming place for both guests and team members. If you’re excited about growing with a brand, developing people, and leading with heart, this role is for you!Position SummaryThe Café Manager is responsible for overseeing daily café operations while leading, inspiring, and developing a high-performing team. This role ensures exceptional customer service, consistent product quality, operational excellence, and alignment with brand standards. The Café Manager serves as a role model for the brand and is accountable for achieving sales goals, maintaining compliance, and fostering a welcoming café environment.Essential DutiesLead, collaborate, inspire, and train the café barista teamInterview and hire new team membersWork as part of an enthusiastic, fun, high-energy teamImplement and monitor compliance with store policies and practicesPerform administrative duties, including ordering, scheduling, inventory, and other operational tasksOpen and close the café, completing all required duties and expectationsMaintain a clean, organized, and well-presented café, bar, and workspaceAchieve monthly sales targets and performance goalsPrepare specialty coffee beverages of the highest quality, as well as other drinks and food itemsMaintain up-to-date coffee knowledge and clearly communicate product information to customersAdhere to all food safety regulations and quality control standardsQualificationsPrevious café, coffee, or hospitality management experience preferredStrong leadership, communication, and organizational skillsPassion for coffee, quality, and customer experienceAbility to work flexible schedules, including opening and closing shiftsBenefitsHealth insurance401(k) matchingPaid time offVision & Dental insuranceOpportunities for advancementFree coffee, of course :)#CoffeeJobs #HospitalityJobs #CafeManager #RestaurantManager #TeamLeadership #ServiceIndustry #FoodAndBeverage #DallasJobs #DallasCoffeeWe are currently managing all recruiting efforts in-house and are not partnering with external agencies. We kindly ask that agencies do not reach out or submit candidates for this role.