Cafe Manager- Corporate Dining

Company: Restaurant Associates
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A ! Job Summary As the Café Manager, you will lead all aspects of breakfast and lunch service, Monday through Friday, in our café and coffee bar. The main focus for this position is maintaining strong attention to detail, ensuring all signage, presentation standards, and overall guest experience meet expectations. Key Responsibilities: Lead café operations and ensure exceptional service for all guests Hire, supervise, train, and coach associates Ensure compliance with all sanitation, safety, and cleaning standards Manage operations within the established budget Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of café operations experience; leadership experience preferred A strong desire to lead and grow professionally within the hospitality industry Operational knowledge of POS systems, marketing and retail standards, and sanitation regulations Proficient computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet use ServSafe or Department of Health certification preferred Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Apply to Restaurant Associates today! Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass -usa.com/wp- content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf Req ID: 1507035 Restaurant Associates Leah Curry [[req_classification]]

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