Cafe Manager

Cafe Manager is the actor in 6 practical tasks that reveal daily rhythm, interruptions and key handoffs. Built for newcomers, the tasks show when to seek help and when to act alone. Each one shows where we found it, and comes with an AI prompt you can copy and use straight away.

6evidenced tasks
6ready prompts
4tools of the trade
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The work, task by task

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Oversee daily cafe operations and staff management

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Run the morning floor check: confirm barista stations, clean restrooms, reconcile yesterday’s cash till,…
Run the morning floor check: confirm barista stations, clean restrooms, reconcile yesterday’s cash till, brief the team on service goals and specials, note any equipment faults, and stay on the floor until lunch service stabilises.
The tools that do the workPOS systemsweb

Hire, onboard, and train new staff members

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Post the open cook/barista role, screen applicants for hospitality experience, interview shortlisted…
Post the open cook/barista role, screen applicants for hospitality experience, interview shortlisted candidates this week, arrange right-to-work checks and paperwork, schedule two shadow shifts and a skills checklist to complete before they run a solo shift.
The tools that do the workscheduling softwareweb

Schedule shifts for staff and manage staffing levels

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Build next fortnight’s rota to cover morning peak, lunch rush and weekend brunch, lock shifts with confirmed…
Build next fortnight’s rota to cover morning peak, lunch rush and weekend brunch, lock shifts with confirmed availability, add an on-call cover line for unexpected shortfalls, and flag any overtime risk to me by Thursday evening.
The tools that do the workscheduling softwareweb

Monitor and control inventory levels and order supplies

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Run an inventory audit of coffee, milk, pastries and disposables, adjust par levels based on last week’s…
Run an inventory audit of coffee, milk, pastries and disposables, adjust par levels based on last week’s sales, create a purchase order for low items to arrive before the weekend, and note any supplier delays for the owner.
The tools that do the workcafemanagerPOS systemsweb

Ensure high standards of customer service and resolve complaints

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Handle the unresolved complaint from this morning: call the customer with an apology, offer a refund or…
Handle the unresolved complaint from this morning: call the customer with an apology, offer a refund or replacement, brief the shift team on what went wrong, and add a short service reminder to the pre-shift notes for the rest of the week.
The tools that do the worksocial media platformsweb

Manage financial records, including revenues and expenses

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Close Tuesday’s books: export yesterday’s sales, record cash and card takings, log supplier invoices and…
Close Tuesday’s books: export yesterday’s sales, record cash and card takings, log supplier invoices and petty cash expenses, update the weekly P&L and flag any variance over 5 percent to the owner before Friday review.
The tools that do the workPOS systemsweb

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