Coffee Bar Assistant Manager

We’re looking for an experienced barista to help lead the day-to-day operation of the THORSDAY coffee bar.

This is a hands-on position. You’ll work regular barista shifts while helping oversee service, beverage quality, training, opening and closing procedures, inventory, and the daily flow of the coffee bar.

You’ll work closely with ownership and the THORSDAY team to establish our standards from the beginning and make sure they carry through every shift.

Professional barista experience is required. Previous management, supervisory, lead barista, or shift-lead experience is a plus.

Coffee and service

• Work regular barista shifts and lead by example on the floor
• Prepare espresso, brewed coffee, tea, and other beverages consistently and accurately
• Dial in espresso and make grinder adjustments throughout service
• Maintain high standards for espresso extraction, milk texture, beverage preparation, and presentation
• Provide warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service
• Help create a coffee experience that feels welcoming and approachable
• Learn the bakery and food menu and help guests navigate the full THORSDAY offering
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient coffee bar throughout service

Team leadership

• Support and guide baristas during daily service
• Help train new baristas on coffee preparation, equipment, service, POS, opening and closing procedures, and THORSDAY standards
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback
• Help create an organized, respectful, and collaborative work environment
• Step into a leadership role during busy periods and when senior management is not present
• Help identify problems during service and resolve them quickly and calmly

Coffee bar operations

• Assist with opening and closing procedures
• Help manage staff schedules and shift coverage
• Monitor coffee, milk, cups, retail products, and other bar inventory
• Assist with ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory levels
• Receive and organize deliveries
• Help maintain pars and minimize waste
• Ensure the POS and cash-handling procedures are followed accurately
• Monitor equipment performance and communicate maintenance or repair needs
• Help establish and maintain daily checklists and operating procedures

Quality and food safety

• Maintain consistent beverage recipes and preparation standards
• Keep espresso machines, grinders, brewers, refrigeration, and work areas clean and properly maintained
• Follow food safety, sanitation, allergen, and workplace safety procedures
• Help ensure the coffee bar meets NYC Department of Health requirements
• Maintain clean and organized guest and service areas

• Professional barista experience is required
• Strong espresso preparation and milk-steaming skills
• Experience dialing in espresso and adjusting grinders
• Knowledge of coffee preparation and café workflow
• Strong hospitality and customer-service skills
• Comfortable working in a busy, customer-facing environment
• Reliable, organized, and able to take initiative
• Clear communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with bakery, kitchen, and coffee bar teams
• Previous management, supervisory, lead barista, or shift-lead experience is a plus
• Experience training baristas is a plus
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and POS systems is a plus
• Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required by the business
• NYC Food Protection Certificate a must

• $25 - 30/hour + tips, commensurate with experience
• Full-time position
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee meals and discounts

You’ll be joining THORSDAY at the beginning.

That gives you the opportunity to help shape the coffee program, establish service standards, train the opening team, and influence how the coffee bar operates day to day.

We’re looking for someone who loves working behind the bar, cares about both coffee and hospitality, and is ready to take the next step into leadership while helping build a new neighborhood bakery and coffee bar from the ground up.