Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
Location: 58 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
Position: Barista Manager (Full-Time, Salaried)
Schedule: 5 days/week, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Salary: $70,000 per year
We are a minimalist salt-bread café and the first dedicated salt bread café in New York City, serving high-quality coffee, matcha, and our signature salt bread. Our space is simple, calm, and intentional — centered around one specialty item and a thoughtfully curated drink menu.
Position SummaryWe’re seeking an experienced Barista Manager to lead daily café operations and set the standard for service, cleanliness, and team culture. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring presence on the floor, consistency in execution, and ownership of the guest experience.
This position requires a minimum of 3 years of management experience in cafés or bakeries.
Key ResponsibilitiesDaily Operations-
Prepare and oversee espresso drinks, matcha, teas, and simple beverages
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Ensure consistent drink quality and presentation
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Open and manage day-to-day café operations
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Maintain a clean, organized bar and café environment
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Lead, supervise, and support barista staff during service
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Train, coach, and onboard new team members
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Create and manage schedules and shift coverage
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Uphold service standards and address performance issues professionally
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Set the tone for calm, warm, and welcoming service
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Handle customer questions or concerns professionally
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Maintain the minimalist, low-stress atmosphere of the café
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Monitor inventory and coordinate restocking
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Assist with ordering coffee, matcha, and café supplies
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Keep prep and storage areas clean and efficient
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Minimum 3 years of management experience in a café or hospitality environment
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Prior barista experience required
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Availability 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 5 days per week (weekends mandatory)
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Valid NYC Food Protection Certificate (required)
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Calm, organized, and dependable leadership style
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Strong communication skills
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Comfortable working in a small, focused café environment
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$70,000 annual salary
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Predictable daytime schedule (no late nights)
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Full training on our menu, systems, and standards
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Opportunity to lead and help shape a new café
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Free staff drinks
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Simple menu and streamlined workflow
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Supportive, respectful team culture
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00)
Required Skills
Ability to Lead a Team Effectively
Skill in Training and Coaching Staff
Capability to Maintain High Service Standards
Experience in Inventory Management
Proficiency in Preparing Espresso Drinks and Other Beverages
Skill in Creating a Welcoming Customer Experience
Ability to Handle Customer Concerns Professionally
Experience in Maintaining a Clean and Organized Work Environment
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Justin’s Salt Bread is created by the same team behind Okiboru, the award-winning Japanese restaurant group recognized across New York City for its craftsmanship, precision, and dedication to comfort food done exceptionally well. Our new café brings that same philosophy into a minimalist space centered on one simple, perfect item: handcrafted salt bread — paired with high-quality coffee, premium matcha, and a calm, welcoming atmosphere.
Our restaurant group has earned citywide and national recognition from some of the most respected names in food culture. Okiboru was featured in The New York Times restaurant review, “At Okiboru, Soupless Ramen in a Stressless Setting.” We were honored to be included in The New York Times’ 100 Best Restaurants in New York City, 2025, as well as The New York Times' Top Dishes in NYC, 2023.
We’ve been celebrated in Yelp’s Top 50 Places to Eat in Manhattan, and consistently highlighted by The Infatuation — recognized as the #1 ramen in NYC in The Best Ramen Spots in NYC, included in The Best Ramen in America, featured in The Best Japanese Restaurants in NYC, and named on The Hit List: New NYC Restaurants To Try Right Now.
The New Yorker praised our “hyper-telegenic noodles,” while our YouTube collaboration with Mike Chen ("#1 BEST Japanese Ramen in The Country!") introduced our work to a global audience.
We’ve also been spotlighted in Time Out New York for our New York Times recognition, and featured in Eater NY for the opening of Okiboru House of Udon, showcasing our signature Himokawa udon.
At Justin’s Salt Bread, we carry forward everything that defines our restaurants: attention to detail, warmth, and an obsession with doing the simple things exceptionally well. Whether it’s a perfectly pulled espresso, a smooth ceremonial-grade matcha, or our signature salt bread served warm, our aim is to create a space that feels comforting, calm, and quietly special.
