Cafe Manager

Opening Café Manager - Canmore

Location: Canmore, Alberta

Employment Type: Full-Time

Target Start: Ideally by November 1, 2026

Opening: December 2026

The Opportunity

We are partnering with an established hospitality group to find an Opening Café Manager for a new premium café opening in Canmore this December.

This is an opportunity to help build a location from the ground up, including supporting pre-opening setup, hiring and developing the team, and establishing strong day-to-day operations.

The successful candidate will have meaningful autonomy while being supported by an experienced operations, culinary, coffee, HR, and finance team.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the café
• Support pre-opening setup, hiring, onboarding, and team development
• Create schedules, manage labour, approve timekeeping, and oversee ordering
• Maintain high standards across specialty coffee, guest experience, and service
• Coach and develop the café team
• Respond confidently to staffing challenges and operational disruptions
• Work collaboratively with culinary leadership around the café's food program
• Monitor key operating metrics including labour, cost of goods, and cost control
• Participate in quarterly financial reviews and forecasting
• Use sound judgment and independent problem-solving to keep the operation running smoothly

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of café, specialty coffee, or premium hospitality experience
• Previous people leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of premium coffee and espresso standards
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of labour, ordering, inventory, and cost control
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to stay calm and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with food, bakery, or high-volume café operations is an asset
• Opening experience is an asset but not required
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation & Relocation

• Competitive Base Salary
• Gratuities
• Benefits for eligible full-time salaried employees
• Relocation support available for candidates moving to Canmore
• Temporary accommodation may be available during the initial onboarding period

Candidates currently outside the Bow Valley are encouraged to apply if they are open to relocation.

Why This Opportunity?

• Help open and shape a brand-new café
• Build and lead your own team
• High degree of day-to-day ownership
• Strong operational and corporate support
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding hospitality organization

Candidates must already be legally authorized to work in Canada. Employer sponsorship and LMIA support are not available for this position.