Café Manager

Mexico Ceaty is a dynamic new dining concept located on the San Antonio River Walk, offering an innovative and exceptional culinary experience that marries vibrant atmospheres with premium hospitality standards. Emphasizing attention to detail and a commitment to unforgettable guest experiences, Mexico Ceaty stands as one of the most ambitious culinary projects in South Texas. This unique venue features a variety of dining experiences, including Dulce Aroma, its panadera-inspired caf dedicated to celebrating Mexican coffee culture and traditional pastries. As part of the renowned Jason Dady Restaurant Group, which has established numerous acclaimed dining establishments throughout San Antonio and South Texas, Mexico Ceaty benefits from decades of culinary expertise and a commitment to excellence. This group is well-known for its quality, innovation, and diverse offerings across multiple venues, making Mexico Ceaty’s Dulce Aroma a flagship concept within this portfolio.

Dulce Aroma is Mexico Ceaty’s signature caf that brings together world-class barista craft and the culinary soul of Mexican panadera, setting itself apart from chain cafes by infusing culture, story, and authentic flavor into every cup and bite. This full-concept destination serves Mexican pastries, freshly made churros, breakfast tacos, and a specialty beverage program rooted deep in Mexican coffee traditions. As the Caf Manager of Dulce Aroma, you play a pivotal role in elevating not only coffee operations but also bringing a distinct cultural narrative and hospitality warmth to the guest experience. This role requires leadership that embodies the Get It, Want It, Capacity to Do It (GWC) framework, inspiring the team through Lean, Manage, and Accountable (LMA) principles.

Your responsibilities span from ensuring impeccable daily cafe operations—opening and closing with precision, maintaining equipment standards, managing product freshness and quality, to implementing a comprehensive barista training program akin to Starbucks-caliber structure blended with Mexican identity. You will oversee all food and beverage quality controls, coordinate production timing, execute signature recipes with consistency, and maintain visually compelling displays. Beyond operations, your role extends to training and developing your team so every member fully understands and delivers the story behind the menu items, fostering deep engagement and pride.

Financially, you are accountable for managing the P&L, food and beverage costs, labor targets, inventory accuracy, and waste minimization, leveraging systems like Extra Chef and Toast POS to streamline ordering and reporting. Guest experience remains central, with an expectation that you set warm, knowledgeable standards for service that reflect genuine Mexican hospitality, cultivating regular customers who feel recognized and welcome.

This role is not just managerial but transformational—it requires hands-on, culturally attuned leadership that refuses to settle for anything less than excellence. You must be comfortable leading from the front, engaging your team with warmth and accountability, and continuously refining operations to exceed guest expectations every day. Fluency in both English and Spanish is strongly preferred due to the bilingual nature of the environment. You will thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced setting that demands early morning, weekend, and holiday availability.

Joining Dulce Aroma means engaging with a deeply meaningful brand at a prime Texas location. If you are passionate about coffee, Mexican culinary culture, and leadership, this role provides an exciting opportunity to shape a unique cafe destination within one of San Antonio’s most visited landmarks, while contributing to a storied restaurant group’s most ambitious project to date.