Job description
We are looking for a result driven store manager to be responsible for the overall store management. Managing 1 location in Palo Alto. Here in Gong Cha a successful candidate will be able to enhance customer satisfaction, meet sales and profitability goals, maintain store cleanliness and organization, manage staff effectively, and implement company policies. Candidates will have the most success if they have a background store financials and employee recruitment. Store manager responsibilities may include supervising assistant store manager.
We are an international boba tea franchise. With a successful business model and proven track record, it has opened over 1,500 stores in 20 countries and has built up a worldwide reputation for serving the highest quality customizable beverages in the Industry! We, Gong Cha USA, are the first Franchisee company to bring the brand to the U.S. and are driving aggressive expansion throughout California!
We offer competitive compensation and believe in rewarding performance.
Please include the following info in the email:
Send your Resume, Schedule availability and a cover letter letting us know why you're a good fit.
Are you ready to join us at GONG CHA USA and ride the crest of the California Boba Wave?! Then ask yourself, do you possess these management characteristics:
· Team Leader - Leading entire café team with TEAM first hands-on mentality. Make day-to-day decision and makes the café a great place to work and enforce positive Culture. Planning, problem solving, assigning responsibility and accepting accountability for positive and negative outcome.
· Operation manager - Ensuring a high standard operation. Prioritized ability to execute an efficient and effective shift while ensuring quality products and customer experience in fast paced environment.
· Constant learner and thinker - Always learning and growing actively. Seeks help, knowledge and self-awareness with the commitment to improve performance. Think outside the box, constantly seeking improvements in all facets of business.
· Willingness to coach and motivate. Detailed ability to select and develop the best Team through recruiting, training and evaluation. Drive to lead your Team members to realize their individual potential and to overachieve in all operational categories.
· Brand Ambassador -- Deep and broad understanding of what Gong Cha is. Embodies Gong Cha culture to customers and team members.
· Administrator -- Responsible for building an effective schedule, taking accurate inventories and managing money that enables a successful and profitable café
Store Manager Responsibilities
· Meet sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring and providing feedback to team members
· Ensure high levels of customers satisfaction through excellent service
· Complete store administration and ensure compliance with policies and procedures and store financials
· Maintain outstanding store cleanliness, organization, and product quality.
· Propose innovative ideas to increase market share
· Conduct personnel performance appraisals to assess training needs and build career paths
· Deal with all issues that arise from staff or customers (complaints, grievances etc.)
· Able to train new employees on all operations related tasks
· Be a shining example of well behavior and high performance
· Additional store manager duties as needed
Requirements
· Minimum 2 years of retail management experience, managing 15 to 20 or more employees. Experience in café/restaurant setting is preferred, but not mandatory
· Certified Manager Food Handlers Certificate
· Customer Focus, Tracking Budget Goal, Pricing, Staffing, Results Driven, Strategic Planning, Management Proficiency, Verbal Communication
· Must have a Valid Driver's License, insurance and a reliable vehicle
· Required to work flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business which will require nights and weekend shifts
Benefits
· Medical, Dental and Vision through Covered CA
· Performance Bonuses
· Free Drinks
· Paid Time Off
· Paid Sick Leave
· Mileage reimbursements
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 3 years
Restaurant type:
- Café
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Palo Alto, CA 94301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Restaurant Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
- management: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: One location