Company description

Radish Farm Stop is a year-round farmers market and coffee shop.

Offering goods directly from your favorite local producers and a full-service coffee shop, everyday, year round. We opened in Southwest Minneapolis July 2026.

We aim to improve market access for local producers and small businesses, while connecting customers to delicious products.

Our consignment model makes Radish unique. Producers own their products throughout (like a farmer’s market!), and earn 70% of every sale. This promotes a vibrant marketplace where we are able to support a wide range of local producers, and foster a more transparent food system.

We are determined to transform our local food economy. Serving our community of local producers and customers is at the heart of everything we do.

We value collaboration, creativity, initiative, and continuous improvement, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Every team member plays an integral role in shaping Radish Farm Stop.

Job description

Role Summary

We’re looking for a natural leader who is excited to help us transform our local food system.

The Cafe Manager is responsible for the successful day-to-day operation of the cafe within Radish Farm Stop. They will also help to develop the foundation of a growing business, as part of a small management team.

The Cafe Manager will oversee cafe and front of house operations, staff training, and inventory management. This position combines systems creation, and day-to-day leadership, ensuring a consistent customer experience and team commitment to store values. The cafe manager will also support Radish Farm Stop’s General Manager & Market Manager and assume shared responsibility for ensuring long-term operational sustainability. The Cafe Manager reports directly to the General Manager, and supervises staff.

The Cafe Manager is pivotal to Radish’s success, responsible for everything from creating an outstanding customer experience to managing day-to-day operations and nurturing our relationships with local vendors. This is a hands-on role that requires a leader who is ready to hustle and grow with us.

We’re looking for a solution oriented leader that is curious, organized, and constantly cooking up new ideas. They find serving customers and staff energizing, and thrive in a fast paced environment. When the store is busy, to them it means we’re doing our jobs well, and are growing the local food economy!

Position Details:

• Hours: 40-50 hours per week, 45 average
• Schedule: early mornings, evenings and weekends: store needs dictate schedule
• $45k-50k starting salary commensurate with experience
• 14 days paid vacation, 6 days sick and safe time, accrued
• $300 monthly health insurance stipend
• Work location: Radish Farm Stop: 5357 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
  

Core Responsibilities

Operations

• Effectively oversees all daily operations of the cafe, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and POS management, cafe ordering and inventory management, customer flow, cleanliness, and service standards → lead by example, set the standard of care and ensure the team follows.
• Creates excellent and unique seasonal specialty beverages that reflect local product availability. Tests new cafe menu ideas, keeping customers engaged and excited about Radish’s offerings.
• Ensures that our local practices carry over into our cafe and that customers and staff are familiar with the cafe’s local sourcing practices, cultivating more informed and engaged customers in all areas of the store.
• Ensures staff know the coffee program inside and out: what we’re serving, where it came from, how it tastes and why we chose it.
• Coordinate with market-side leadership to ensure smooth integration between café and retail operations.
• Assists with market operations, receiving, and producer relationships.
• Implements customer feedback and resolves service and operational issues promptly.
• Tracks waste, cost of goods, and sales: making strategic decisions alongside the General Manager to support financial health.
• Support schedule creation, ensuring appropriate coverage and outcomes as store needs evolve.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food handling standards. Maintain food safety compliance (MDH regulations, temperature logs)
• Manage deep cleaning and maintenance for refrigeration, espresso, ice machine and other equipment.

Leadership

• Positive team culture is always their first priority. Sets clear expectations, gives direct feedback and recognizes great work, constantly supporting folks in their own growth and development.
• Manage, train, and supervise the team, fostering a positive, collaborative work culture for all employees.
• Continuous improvement: leads with a growth mindset, continually finding ways to improve operational processes, drive cafe sales growth, improve efficiency, and support store success. Contributes ideas and energy to help shape the future of our business.
• Practice service leadership–serve the team and store while fostering personal and professional growth for staff.
• Design and implement SOPs for the Cafe and FOH, collaborating closely with the general manager to identify needs and delegate responsibilities.
• Update cafe training materials, recipes, standards for drink preparation, and onboarding systems as needed.
• Work with the General Manager to address HR situations as needed. Communicate staff issues or concerns to the General Manager.

Customer Service and Community Engagement

• Foster a thriving workplace culture that provides exceptional customer service, creating a friendly and knowledgeable atmosphere for every person who walks through our doors
• Handle customer inquiries, feedback, and concerns with a professional, warm, and positive attitude.
• Act as a community ambassador, communicating our mission and values to customers, the team, and vendors.
• Assist in event planning and community outreach efforts. Support the founder in marketing and communication as needed.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Open availability, including weekends.
• Experience in a cafe or coffee shop with strong espresso and coffee skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills
• A team player who is excited to roll up their sleeves and contribute to a mission-driven startup

Preferred:

• 2+ years managing or leading a cafe, coffee shop, or restaurant team
• A positive track record of hiring, training and staff retention

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $35,568* - $50,000

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Deadline

November 01, 2026