Cafe Manager
Manheim - Manheim, PA
Ministry Team: Ministries – Guest Experience /
Part-time /
On-site
Reports to: Manheim Guest Experience Director
Hours Commitment: Part-time weekend focus (Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning) alternated with the other part-time Cafe Manager (20 hours per month).
The Guest Experience team exists to create a culture where a world-class Guest Experience is priority through leading and developing teams to increase effectiveness in order to introduce more and more people to Jesus and help them fully follow him.
The Manheim Cafe Manager collaborates with all campus teams (kidMinistry, Student Ministry, Next Steps, Worship & Arts, etc.) to set the pace for a world-class level of hospitality and customer service locally. The right candidate will have an eye for the details; be able to recruit, train, and build a volunteer Cafe team; and create excellent, warm and inviting environments where life change can happen.
At LCBC (Lives Changed By Christ), we’re on a mission to introduce people to Jesus and together fully follow him. For more than 30 years, this mission has guided us daily as we work with one eye on eternity, work with excellence, and bring our best in everything we do, knowing that this honors God. We also believe that who you are becoming is more important than what you do, so we want to help you grow deeper in your faith, closer in your relationships, and excel professionally.
You'll Contribute to Life Change By:
- Co-manage the Cafe operations and recruit, train, and build relationships with volunteers who serve our guests with a world-class experience.
- Prep, serve and clean up the Cafe and event areas.
- Stock, place orders for necessary supplies for events and regular weekend operations in the Cafe.
- Recruit, train, equip and lead a volunteer Cafe team.
Skills Needed to Succeed:
- Must love and enjoy connecting with new people.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs frequently and lift overhead to store equipment, supplies, etc.
- Must be able to walk long distances frequently and push a service cart to the elevator that services 3 floors inside the building.
- Must be able to set-up and take down food/equipment, etc. for large events.
- Must be able to climb ladders to reach high shelves with equipment or supplies.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of personalities, as well as conflict resolution skills.
- High level of professional approach to administrative details with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Strong computer skills and Windows-based software skills (including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel and Goole Sheets) and willing to grow in this area.
- Ability to learn new things quickly and willingness to take initiative and assume responsibility for projects and assigned duties.
- Eager to vision cast the purpose of LCBC and Connections Cafe.
- Demonstrated experience in retail or food service operation.
- Event management/catering experience preferred.
- Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in handling office and volunteer matters of a sensitive nature.
Benefits We Offer:
- Annual counseling benefit
- Flexible schedules
- Casual dress
- Quarterly professional and spiritual development days
- Intentional investment in personal and professional development
Personal Qualifications:
- Can articulate an identifiable salvation experience and lives out a pattern of spiritual development and regular participation at LCBC.
- Supports LCBC’s mission, priorities, philosophy of ministry and doctrinal statement.
- Supports LCBC’s core values: We focus on others, we work with excellence, we prioritize relationships; and we live authentically, knowing that life change is a journey.
- Displays a winning attitude and a spirit of cooperation; communicates truth with grace; prays about everything; and has a willingness to serve on a team.
- Shows a desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
- Exhibits pride in the image of LCBC as it reflects on the image of Christ portrayed to the congregation, staff, and guests.
- Be an LCBC Partner or willing to become a Partner within 60 days of employment.
In this role you will use your passion for others and play a critical role in our mission to introduce people to Jesus and together fully follow him. Apply today to get a front-row seat to the life-changing work God is doing through LCBC!
