Cafe Manager

Levy Sector

Lawndale, CA, 90261

Full Time

24 March 2026

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Cafe Manager

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

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Job Summary

As Café Manager at LACMA, you will lead the day to day operation of an elevated café serving museum guests and staff within a high profile cultural environment. This role is focused on service execution, operational flow, and team leadership, ensuring the café delivers a polished, efficient, and welcoming experience throughout the day. You will balance speed, quality, and hospitality while maintaining strong operational standards in a fast paced, guest facing setting.

This is a hands on leadership role for someone who enjoys being present on the floor, supporting teams during peak service, and creating systems that keep service smooth, organized, and consistent.

Key Responsibilities
• Oversee daily café operations including service flow, staffing, and guest experience
• Lead and support front of house teams with an active on floor presence
• Ensure consistent execution of service standards, food handling procedures, and brand expectations
• Partner with culinary and operations teams to align service flow, prep timing, and guest experience
• Manage ordering, inventory, storage, and basic cost controls for café products and supplies
• Support scheduling, labor management, and service readiness across operating periods
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Address guest feedback in real time and maintain a welcoming, professional environment
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement

Qualifications
• Experience managing a café, fast casual, bakery café, or elevated counter service concept
• Strong service leadership skills with a guest first mindset
• Ability to lead teams in high volume, time sensitive environments
• Experience with basic inventory management, ordering, and operational systems
• Organized, calm under pressure, and detail oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively with culinary and operations partners
• Food safety certification or ability to obtain

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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.

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

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 hereor copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID: 1499641

Restaurant Associates

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FAQ's:

Q) Does Levy hire for venue-based food service roles?

A) Yes, roles support stadiums, arenas, and event venues.

Q) Are event-day schedules common?

A) Yes, staffing aligns with event calendars.

Q) Do employees work in high-capacity environments?

A) Yes, large crowds are common.

Q) Are concession and premium service roles different?

A) Yes, responsibilities vary by service type.

Q) Is adaptability important?

A) Yes, event-driven operations require flexibility.