{"id":2556,"date":"2026-07-21T11:33:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T18:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2556"},"modified":"2026-08-21T00:07:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T07:07:31","slug":"assistant-cafe-manager-coffee-quality-leader","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/?post_type=job_listing&p=2556","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Cafe Manager \u2013 Coffee Quality Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2417 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Boy-The-Bear-logo-2026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"415\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Boy-The-Bear-logo-2026.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Boy-The-Bear-logo-2026-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Boy-The-Bear-logo-2026-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Boy-The-Bear-logo-2026-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Assistant Cafe Manager \u2013 Coffee Quality Leader &#8211; Redondo Beach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Location:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">350 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach CA 90277<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Status:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Full-Time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Hourly Range:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">$20.00\/hour + Tips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Estimated Total Earnings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Approximately $57,000\u2013$62,000 annually (including average tips)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Health insurance Vision &amp; Dental 401K<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Paid Sick Time Off Employee Discounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Overview<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Assistant Cafe Manager \u2013 Coffee Quality Leader is the driving force behind the coffee program inside your caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You are responsible for protecting the standards in every drink. From espresso calibration and recipe consistency to coaching baristas and introducing new coffees, you ensure our coffee program is executed with precision every day. Working alongside the Cafe Manager and our Coffee Direction team, you transform our coffee, our quality vision into daily habits, and help your team continuously grow in confidence and consistency.mThis role is designed for coffee professionals who aspire to become exceptional Cafe Managers and overall leaders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">As the second-in-command of the caf\u00e9, you&#8217;ll develop the operational, leadership, and coaching skills needed to become a future Cafe Manager while serving as the acting Cafe Manager whenever they are away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Role Mindset<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You believe that excellence is built through consistency and good habits. You notice the details; others overlook a slightly under-extracted espresso, milk texture that isn&#8217;t quite perfect, or a workflow that could be more intentional. Rather than accepting &#8220;good enough,&#8221; you coach, teach, and inspire others to continuously improve.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You enjoy being behind the bar as much as leading the team. You understand that leadership is earned through example, and the strongest leaders are the ones who protect quality every single day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You are calm under pressure, naturally curious about coffee, and committed to helping every member of your team become a better coffee professional. Above all, you care deeply about creating memorable coffee experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Our Focus<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Our operations are guided by three core principles:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">OCV (Overall Caf\u00e9 Visuals): Clean, organized, and visually intentional spaces at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Customer Connection: Warm, thoughtful service supported by coffee knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Product Quality: Precision and consistency in every drink and presentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Your role is to uphold these standards on every shift.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Qualifications<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Ideal candidates will have:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Two + years of specialty coffee experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Two + years of proven success in a coffee leadership + educational position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Strong espresso calibration, milk texturing, latte art, and manual brewing skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">A genuine desire to develop others through coaching, constructive feedback, and consistent accountability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Exceptional attention to detail and pride in delivering consistent quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Strong communication and organizational skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">A calm, professional presence during busy service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">A desire to continue growing toward a future Cafe Manager position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">General Roles Responsibilities<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Champion coffee quality and recipe consistency throughout every shift.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Reinforce brewing standards, beverage recipes, product SOPs and product presentation with the team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Coach and develop baristas through daily feedback and hands-on training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Partner with the Coffee Direction team to successfully launch new coffees, seasonal beverages, and updated brewing standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Monitor espresso calibration, milk quality, pour-over execution, and beverage presentation throughout the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Support the Cafe Manager in daily operations, staffing, inventory, and overall caf\u00e9 performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Lead shifts with professionalism, warmth, via coaching &amp; accountability.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Serve as the acting Cafe Manager whenever the Cafe Manager is away, ensuring smooth operations and consistent leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Help maintain exceptional Overall Cafe Visuals (OCV), customer experience, and operational excellence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Foster a positive culture centered around coffee education, craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Personal Standards<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Assistant Cafe Manager is one of the highest leadership positions inside each caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Together with the Cafe Manager, this role sets the standard for professionalism, hospitality, coffee knowledge, personal presentation, and barista etiquette.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The individual in this position carries the flag of The Boy &amp; The Bear both inside and outside of work and leads by example every day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Apply:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Please send us your resume in PDF email to:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"mailto:katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com\">katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com<\/a> <a href=\"mailto:info@theboyandthebear.com\">info@theboyandthebear.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We are an equal-opportunity employer: We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and cultures. What matters most to us are your skills, your integrity, your passion for world class coffee and your alignment company\u2019s beliefs, vision and core values.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2417,"template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_promoted":"","_job_location":"Redondo Beach, California","_application":"katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com","_company_name":"The Boy & The Bear","_company_website":"https:\/\/theboyandthebear.com\/","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"class_list":["post-2556","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","has-post-thumbnail","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2556","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2556"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}