About Good Time
Good Time is a neighborhood coffee shop focused on exceptional coffee, thoughtful hospitality, and creating a welcoming space for our community. We're looking for an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead our Coronado location and help our team continue to grow.
About the Role
The General Manager is responsible for the overall operations, team leadership, guest experience, and financial performance of our Coronado location. This position oversees both Front of House and kitchen operations, develops a high-performing team, and ensures consistent execution of Good Time's hospitality, quality, and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily coffee shop and kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional hospitality and consistent product quality.
Manage hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and employee performance.
Develop and coach employees while maintaining a positive, accountable work environment.
Oversee labor, inventory, purchasing, and controllable operating expenses.
Monitor sales, financial performance, and operational efficiency.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and appearance throughout the coffee shop, kitchen, restrooms, entrance, patio, building exterior, and surrounding guest-facing areas.
Ensure compliance with applicable food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
Collaborate with ownership and the other General Manager on company standards, shared purchasing, and operational improvements.
Qualifications
Required
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two or more years of supervisory or management experience in hospitality or food service.
Demonstrated experience leading employees, managing operations, and controlling operating costs.
Working knowledge of Front of House and kitchen operations, including food safety and sanitation.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Valid Food Protection Manager Certification (ServSafe or equivalent), or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
Preferred
Coffee shop, café, or restaurant management experience.
Experience overseeing both Front of House and Back of House teams.
Experience with budgeting, labor management, inventory, and financial reporting.
Specialty coffee knowledge and beverage operations experience.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who leads by example, takes pride in the details, and genuinely enjoys developing people. The right candidate is organized, proactive, comfortable making decisions, and committed to creating a great experience for both guests and employees. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes ownership of the coffee shop’s performance and takes pride in helping Good Time succeed.
Compensation & Growth
Starting salary: $75,000 annually. Performance will be reviewed regularly, with opportunities for future compensation increases based on demonstrated results, readiness for additional responsibility, and business needs. Increases are not guaranteed.
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and a brief introduction outlining your relevant management experience and why you're interested in joining Good Time.
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