Cafe Manager - Union Square

New Providence, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $70,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Competitive pay and bonus potential

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Matched 401(k) plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

dining credit

dining discount

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Job Description

Daily Provisions is a vibrant collection of neighborhood cafes that originated in 2017 from the esteemed kitchen of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Cafe in New York City. Known for blending the comfort of all-day cafes with the excellence of restaurant roots, Daily Provisions has become a beloved institution among New Yorkers. The brand extends across multiple locations in New York, Jersey City, Boston, and Washington, D.C., offering a welcoming environment where guests can enjoy a familiar yet elevated menu. The menu features signature items such as crullers, all-day breakfast sandwiches with perfectly runny yolks, freshly brewed coffee, and a variety of teas. Throughout the day, patrons can delight in chef-driven salads, made-to-order sandwiches, seasonal sides, and comforting classic dinner dishes including their famous Roast Chicken.

As a Cafe Manager at Daily Provisions, you will play a pivotal role within a growing team driven by a passion for excellence and community. The role is based on providing leadership and support to both Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) teams while working closely alongside the General Manager. This position also involves coordinating with managers across other Daily Provisions locations to maintain consistent, exemplary service standards in culinary offerings, coffee, and beverage programs. The Cafe Manager is expected to foster a positive work environment conducive to both employee growth and exceptional guest experiences.

This full-time role offers an annual salary starting at $70,000, complemented by eligibility for performance-based bonuses that reflect your experience and impact within the company. At Daily Provisions, excellence in operations and hospitality underpin the culture, where the team is committed to Enlightened Hospitality—a philosophy that emphasizes care, attentiveness, and genuine service. The Manager will lead by example, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and employee development to ensure smooth store operations. The position also emphasizes supporting team members' continuous improvement through coaching, training, and constructive feedback, all while actively participating in daily service cycles to inspire service excellence.

Joining Daily Provisions means becoming part of an innovative and growing hospitality group that places significant value on its people, creativity, and community connection. With multiple locations across key metropolitan areas, the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team offers great potential for personal and professional development. The role demands a hands-on leadership style, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding the brand’s core values and forward-thinking service culture. Embracing these responsibilities will ensure each guest enjoys elevated dining experiences whether in-store or through digital ordering platforms. Daily Provisions supports its team members through comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, retirement plans, and unique dining privileges across the broader Union Square Hospitality Group family, positioning the Manager as a key contributor to both operational success and vibrant workplace culture.

Job Requirements

2+ years management experience in a similar environment
bachelor's degree or certification in hospitality-related field or equivalent expertise gained from time on the job (preferred, not required)
excellent verbal & written communication
understanding of microsoft office applications (excel, word, outlook etc.)
nyc dohmh food protection certificate holder
english fluency and spanish preferred

Job Qualifications

2+ years management experience in a similar environment
bachelor's degree or certification in hospitality-related field or equivalent expertise gained from time on the job (preferred, not required)
excellent verbal & written communication
understanding of microsoft office applications (excel, word, outlook etc.)
nyc dohmh food protection certificate holder
english fluency and spanish preferred

Job Duties

cultivate a culture of enlightened hospitality for all stakeholders that supports our business objectives and growth
exhibit expert knowledge of the beverage and kitchen stations
be a champion of enlightened hospitality to our guests for in store and digital orders, ensuring that the experience leaves them raving both during and after their visit or order
maintain excellence and cleanliness of the store, ensuring that appropriate physical inventory is always available to employees and guests and that all staff is properly acquainted with appropriate cgs as it pertains to the cycle of service
continuously provide support to all foh and boh staff and actively participate in the cycle of service as needed
remain current and compliant with the correct hr practices and policies, holding employees accountable to all standards and practices, evaluating and/or following disciplinary procedure when necessary
ensure that the payroll process is completed accurately, on time and according to business/accounting procedures
ensure dol/health department compliance as it pertains to the operation
provides feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development
consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team
perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success