Café Manager

Anonymous EmployerLagosroam-ngpublished 10/29/2026

Your tasks

Daily Operations and Customer Service

  • Oversee opening, service and closing procedures.
  • Ensure drinks and food consistently meet approved recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
  • Maintain a clean, welcoming and organised café.
  • Resolve customer complaints professionally and promptly.
  • Monitor equipment and report maintenance issues.

Staff Supervision

  • Prepare staff rotas and manage shift coverage.
  • Monitor attendance, punctuality, appearance and performance.
  • Train staff on service standards, recipes, hygiene and operating procedures.
  • Conduct team briefings and address performance concerns fairly.
  • Support the team during busy periods.

Sales and Cash Control

  • Ensure every order is entered into the POS before preparation.
  • Reconcile cash, card and transfer payments against POS records at each shift handover and daily close.
  • Ensure transfers are verified through approved business payment channels.
  • Check discounts, refunds and voids follow the owner’s approval process.
  • Report shortages, discrepancies and unusual transactions promptly.
  • Keep accurate records of approved expenses and petty cash.

Stock and Cost Control

  • Conduct daily checks of high-value ingredients and regular full stock counts.
  • Compare ingredient usage with sales and approved recipes.
  • Record wastage, remakes, complimentary items and staff consumption.
  • Check deliveries against orders and invoices.
  • Monitor stock levels, expiry dates and storage conditions.
  • Submit purchase requests for approval and prevent avoidable shortages or waste.

Reporting and Business Performance

  • Submit a daily report covering sales, expenses, cash reconciliation, stock discrepancies and operational issues.
  • Track sales targets and recommend practical ways to improve performance.
  • Monitor customer feedback and suggest service improvements.
  • Maintain accurate operational records and provide clear handovers.

Requirements

  • At least two years of supervisory or management experience in a café, restaurant or hospitality business.
  • Practical experience using POS systems, reconciling sales and managing inventory.
  • Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • A high level of integrity, accountability and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work calmly during busy service periods.
  • Understanding of food hygiene and safe storage practices.
  • Ability to use spreadsheets and prepare clear reports.
  • Availability to work scheduled shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
  • Coffee and matcha service knowledge is an advantage.
  • Preferably a female candidate.
  • The candidate is open to working in December

What we offer

Remuneration: NGN 300,000-350,000 Monthly

Other

Performance Expectations

  • Success in this role will be measured by accurate reporting, consistent product quality, stock and cash accountability, staff reliability, customer satisfaction and progress towards sales targets.