Cafe Manager (Bartending & Barista Experience Required)

Sabine Cafe and Bar is a vibrant and welcoming hospitality establishment renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences. Having established a strong reputation in its previous locations, Sabine Cafe and Bar is now expanding with the opening of a new location in Bellevue. This expansion marks an exciting chapter in the company's growth and a fresh opportunity to bring its unique blend of cafe culture and bar atmosphere to a new community. Dedicated to fostering a warm, inclusive, and professional environment, Sabine prioritizes quality service, team collaboration, and customer satisfaction, making it a desirable employer for those passionate about hospitality and food service.

The role available at the Bellevue location is for a hands-on Cafe Manager who will play a crucial leadership role in launching this new space and managing front of house (FOH) service from the very beginning. The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced hospitality leader with a passion for active management and guest engagement, particularly someone who enjoys working behind the bar as part of their daily responsibilities. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage of $28, plus tips, and includes management-level health insurance benefits and other comprehensive perks.

As the Cafe Manager, you will be responsible for leading daily FOH operations during your assigned shifts, ensuring that guests receive warm and professional hospitality at all times. You will serve as the on-shift leader and primary point of contact for both guests and staff, setting the tone for service excellence and maintaining a positive atmosphere within the cafe and bar. Training, coaching, and mentoring your FOH team members to perform consistently at elevated service standards will be central to your role. You will be actively involved in bartending shifts, serving coffee, beer, wine, and cocktails, which requires skill and enthusiasm for beverage service.

In addition to guest service and team leadership, the Cafe Manager will handle crucial operational tasks such as opening and closing duties, cash handling, and deposits. Supporting scheduling, inventory management, and ordering ensures the smooth running of the cafe's front of house logistics. Compliance with all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations is mandatory, reflecting Sabine's commitment to maintaining a safe and responsible environment for both staff and customers.

This position requires physical stamina, including the ability to stand and stay active throughout shifts, bend, reach, crouch, and lift weights between 30 to 40 pounds. Working in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment demands a composed, organized, and professional demeanor. Sabine Cafe and Bar is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Joining Sabine offers the unique chance to help shape a new cafe's culture and operations with a supportive, professional team and opportunities for growth within the company.