"Café Manager – Thompson Center"

Hiring Department

Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment

Job Description

Coffee Shop Manager – Job Description

Position Summary

The Thompson Center is growing and is planning to open its new state of the art facility in March. This modern space will feature an inviting lobby café offering coffee, specialty drinks, and a variety of pre packaged food options for patients, families, staff, and visitors. The Coffee Shop Manager will oversee the daily operations of the café, ensuring high-quality service, efficient workflow, and a welcoming environment for customers and staff. This role is responsible for leading the café team, managing inventory and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day café operations to ensure accurate, timely, and friendly order fulfillment
• Oversee bulk ordering, inventory tracking, and purchasing of café supplies
• Train, supervise, and support café staff, promoting a positive team oriented work environment
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Monitor scheduling, workflow, and staffing needs to maintain smooth operations
• Address customer inquiries and concerns with professionalism and courtesy
• Support ongoing staff development, including coaching and mentoring team members
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and visual appeal of the café environment

Shift

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior dining services experience Prior dining services experience preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $18.87 - $34.87 hourly
Grade: GGS - 008
University Title: RETAIL SALES AST MANAGER
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Application Materials

In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Cover Letter and Resume.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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