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Cafe General Manager – Princeton, NJ

Join a thriving hospitality group as the General Manager of a daytime cafe in Princeton, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity for a business-minded, guest-centric leader to shape the culture, drive operational excellence, and build lasting community relationships—all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Cafe General Manager Benefits & Compensation

$65,000–$70,000 base salary (DOE)
Quarterly bonus potential
Comprehensive healthcare coverage and paid parental leave
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Monthly cell phone stipend
Employee Assistance Program and Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary coffee and shift meals
Career development within a growing company

Cafe General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

2+ years of General Manager experience in a full-service restaurant
Passion for hospitality and exceptional service
Proven ability to achieve key performance indicators
Strong financial skills with experience in P&L, budgeting, and forecasting
Coaching and mentoring skills for team development
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator
Team player comfortable with hands-on leadership
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs
DOH Accreditation and/or ServSafe Certification

Cafe General Manager Preferred Background & Skills

Experience cultivating community engagement
Interest in career growth with a dynamic, expanding company

Cafe General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of cafe operations, ensuring a welcoming guest experience and smooth workflow
Set the tone and inspire your team, fostering a positive and energetic environment
Build meaningful relationships with guests to encourage repeat business
Enforce quality standards and steps of service, ensuring consistency in every shift
Manage profitability by meeting sales, cost of goods, and labor goals
Guide and develop team members through ongoing feedback and performance reviews
Uphold health, safety, and ServSafe standards consistently
Engage with the local community to reinforce the company’s values and neighborhood presence

This role is ideal for a passionate leader who thrives in a guest-focused environment and is ready to make an impact.

JOB ID: 172173

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Emily Lauro

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.