Senior Café And Community Engagement Manager

American University

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Base: $64,074.00 - $64,900.00 annually; bonus/equi...
Supervise 25-40 student employees
Manage food service operations
Oversee budget and revenue targets
The Senior Café Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and daily management of the Bridge Café, a student-run social hub at American University

Job Summary

  • The Senior Café Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and daily management of the Bridge Café, a student-run social hub at American University.
  • This role supervises approximately 25–40 student employees while ensuring full compliance with Washington, DC food service regulations and university policies.
  • The position manages the financial sustainability of the self-funded auxiliary program, including budget administration, inventory control, and revenue target achievement.

Matching Summary

The Senior Café Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and daily management of the Bridge Café, a student-run social hub at American University.

Salary

Base: $64,074.00 - $64,900.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive benefits package offered

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supervise 25-40 student employees
  • Manage food service operations
  • Oversee budget and revenue targets
  • Ensure DC food safety compliance
  • Coordinate campus programming events

Nice-to-have

  • Foster student leadership development
  • Collaborate with diverse campus partners
  • Drive continuous operational improvement
  • Build inclusive community connections

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2-4 years food service management experience
  • DC Food Protection Manager Certification
  • Experience supervising student employees
  • Proficiency with Workday and POS systems

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in DC, Maryland, or Virginia

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