Dark Horse

2 months ago

Hamilton, Canada Big League Food Company Retail Inc. Full time

**About the organization**

Dark Horse Espresso Bar is a pioneer in the Toronto specialty coffee community and has become a spot attracting those who like great coffee, handmade pastries, and a comfortable environment. Dark Horse is a place where they could come to relax, reflect or socialize, and re-energize with seriously great coffee. Over the past 15 years, we have evolved from one beloved neighborhood cafe to a collection of six shops in vibrant neighborhoods across the city.

**About the Position**

**Working Conditions**

The Manager will report to Dark Horse’s Management team. The Manager is expected to work full time hours (40-44 hours/week).

**Responsibilities**
- Learn and embody the core values of the Dark Horse Brand; Authentic, Inclusive, Genuine and Curious. Find your place and build your career as Toronto’s original specialty cafe expands to your region.
- Build an incredible team that delivers our Cafe Experience. Hiring, training and oversight of the team is the primary objective of this position. Create a positive, inclusive and high performing environment for both your team and customers
- With support from the HR and Dark Horse Management team, hiring, onboarding, training, evaluations and promotions
- Engage with both the local community and coffee aficionados as an ambassador with a focus on building positive relationships and enhancing the Dark Horse brand
- Manage financial performance by growing top line sales and controlling key cost categories (primarily, labor and waste)
- Oversee all ordering, inventory management, storage and display related functions in a manner that optimizes waste and top-line sales
- Personally deliver outstanding customer service and ensure that all staff members understand the importance of customer service
- Understand Dark Horse’s product offering with a specific focus on coffee related knowledge
- Execute Dark Horse payroll process including cash management, store cleanliness, ordering, scheduling and payroll systems, food safety, health & safety, hiring and make recommendations as to how these systems can be refined and improved
- Act as store-level owner and by troubleshooting issues, filling-in on the floor and supporting when issues arise as necessary

**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
- Management level experience in cafes or quick service restaurants directly serving customers and leading teams
- Experience managing inventory and balancing quality and cost effectively
- Well-developed personal brand and a proven ability to build relationships across an industry or sector; connections in Toronto coffee a plus
- Comfortable with key hospitality software including POS, scheduling and purchasing systems
- Highly accountable and well-organized, with an ability to oversee a team of staff and prioritize multiple projects effectively
- An insatiable curiosity and willingness to learn, anchored in a constant pursuit of personal development
- Collaborative and innovative consensus builder that solicits 360-degree feedback and can inspire and influence staff, consumers and other stakeholders
- A positive ambassador with strong communication skills and a genuine kindness.

**Pay and Schedule**
- Expected hours: 40-44 hours per week
- Hourly wage of up to $25 per hour depending on experience.
- Our corporate benefits are available for all supervisory positions.
- This position also participates in gratuities provided by customers in store, according to our tip allocation policy, as well as variable compensation related to the top line success of the store.

**What we Offer**

A fast-paced environment with plenty of room to learn and grow, while also contributing to a successful and exciting business environment.



Big League Food Company (parent company of Dark Horse Espresso Bar) is the next generation of beloved food brands. Our goal is to maintain the magic of local food brands while building category leaders.

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

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