Area Manager
Area Manager
Full-time · New York, USA
La Cabra is built on a passion for coffee, craftsmanship, and hospitality. What started in Aarhus, Denmark, has grown into an internationally recognized brand, yet our focus remains the same—bringing exceptional coffee and bakery experiences to life. Our team is dedicated to quality, transparency, and seasonality, ensuring every cup and every pastry reflects our values.
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Area Manager to join our team and take charge of multiple cafés and bakery locations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering genuine hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll inspire store teams, drive operational excellence, and ensure every location reflects the quality and spirit of La Cabra. If you thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment and have a genuine love for coffee culture, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career with us.
Key Responsibilities
Sales, Financial & Reporting
• Support store managers in optimizing workflows, inventory management, and supplier relationships to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Review sales and financial reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, collaborating with store managers on corrective actions and growth strategies.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring store budgets to ensure alignment with performance targets.
• Partner with store teams to implement upselling strategies, promotions, and training to increase revenue per transaction.
• Drive bakery sales initiatives through product visibility, merchandising, and strategic placement in all stores.
Leadership & Team Development
• Act as a liaison between senior leadership and store managers, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Conduct regular check-ins and meetings with store managers to review performance, promotions, and operational needs.
• Foster a positive and motivated culture by mentoring managers and empowering them to lead effectively.
• Support career development by identifying high-potential team members, providing coaching, and facilitating progression plans.Quality, Safety & Store Standards
• Ensure consistent professionalism in attendance, punctuality, customer service, and team conduct across all locations.
• Oversee collaboration between front-of-house and back-of-house staff to maintain product quality, labeling, and stocking standards.
• Provide input on seasonal food and beverage offerings to enhance product variety and customer appeal.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, health and safety guidelines, and operational standards.
• Ensure equipment is well-maintained, troubleshooting or escalating issues as needed.
• Conduct store visits, gather customer feedback, and lead service audits to identify opportunities for improvement.
Requirements
• Flexible schedule to accommodate leadership needs, including stepping in for store managers when necessary.
• Food handlers License
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable standing and being mobile for at least 8 hours per day.
• Strong knowledge of all current La Cabra products, with the ability to communicate this knowledge clearly.
• Genuine passion for coffee and a deep commitment to the La Cabra brand.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to shape and influence multiple café operations.
• Professional development and career growth within an international coffee brand.
• Employee discounts on our specialty coffee and bakery products.
• A collaborative, supportive, and inspiring team culture.
• The chance to be part of a growing global brand that values craftsmanship, hospitality, and authenticity.
Apply for the job
Do you want to join our team as our new Area Manager? Then we'd love to hear about you!