Cafe Manager

Company: Restaurant Associates
Location: Richmond
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Title: Cafe Manager Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 Other Forms of Compensation: 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 Restaurant Associates is proud to partner with Costar , a distinguished organization known for its world?class workplace environments and newly built, state?of?the?art corporate spaces. As the Café Manager, you’ll lead daily operations for a high?visibility café that reflects Costar’s commitment to exceptional hospitality, top?line service, and an elevated guest experience. You’ll guide a talented on?site team, shape the café’s service culture, and help create a welcoming environment for a vibrant corporate community. Key Responsibilities Leads, develops, and supports café associates to deliver an engaging, hospitality?driven experience Oversees day?to?day café operations with attention to service quality, consistency, and efficiency Plans, markets, and executes special events and café?driven experiences that enhance the workplace Ensures all sanitation, safety, and cleanliness standards are maintained at a high level Supports financial responsibilities while identifying opportunities to improve business performance Builds strong relationships with on?site partners, ensuring seamless, guest?focused operations Performs additional duties as needed to support a smooth and successful café environment What We’re Looking For Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, health care, military, or other food service settings Ability to guide and motivate teams in a supportive, collaborative way Familiarity with cash?handling processes and food service equipment Comfort using MS Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web?based platforms Passion for hospitality, service excellence, and creating memorable guest interaction 1–3 years of supervisory or management experience ServSafe or local Department of Health certification (preferred but not required) 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. 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 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: 1507499 Restaurant Associates Michael Abbey [[req_classification]]

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