Company description
We are a Paris-born specialty coffee bar that recently opened our first New York location. Built by a small, founder-led team, our concept is rooted in European coffee culture, thoughtful design, and operational precision.
Our New York opening has exceeded expectations, with strong daily volume and consistent lines out the door from the first weeks of operation. This is a coffee-first business with intense morning peaks, a tight menu, and a strong focus on speed, quality, and repeatability.
We are intentionally growing slowly and carefully. The General Manager will work directly with the founders, have real autonomy on day-to-day operations, and play a key role in shaping how the business evolves in the U.S.
This is not a corporate group or a venture-backed rollout. It’s a hands-on, high-standards environment for someone who wants ownership, proximity to decision-making, and the opportunity to build something meaningful in specialty coffee.
Job description
We are hiring a General Manager to fully own the day-to-day operations of our New York coffee bar and work directly with the founders. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility and direct access to decision-making.
This role is specifically for candidates with real coffee bar management experience. Restaurant-only experience is not sufficient unless paired with significant coffee-bar leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be responsible for ensuring the coffee bar opens on time every day, runs smoothly during peak hours, and operates consistently whether the founders are present or not. You will lead from the floor, set standards, and make sure things actually get done.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Own daily openings and overall readiness
Be present on the floor during peak hours, especially mornings
Lead, train, and manage a team of approximately 15 people
Hire, schedule, coach, and hold the team accountable
Own ordering, inventory, and vendor coordination
Anticipate problems and resolve them decisively
Track key operational metrics and maintain consistency day to day
Fully own execution so founders are not solving daily issues
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
4+ years managing a specialty coffee bar or coffee-first operation
Experience leading teams of 12–20+ people
Direct ownership of hiring, scheduling, ordering, and standards
Strong on-site leadership presence during busy periods
Clear understanding of espresso bar flow, morning peaks, and barista training
SCHEDULE
Full-time, approximately 45–50 hours per week
On site during mornings and weekends
Some early starts and occasional evenings
Not a clock-watching role
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary: $95,000–$110,000 (NYC good-faith range)
Discretionary performance-based bonus
10 paid vacation days after ramp-up
Health insurance (50% employer-covered)
Commuter benefits
NYC-compliant paid sick leave
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
W-2, exempt (salaried) position
General Manager does not participate in tip pools
Employment contingent on standard employment verification, reference checks, and authorization to work in the U.S.
Compensation
this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $95,000.00 - $110,000.00
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Deadline
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