Cafe & Kitchen Manager

About vrl

As VRL staff you are a critical part of that process.

Your job will be tied to the values that help us to become and make disciples of Jesus as we: Abide in Christ Maintain growing relationship with Jesus Create a Relational Culture Build all relationships like Jesus, graciously, directly, & lovingly

Responsibilities

• PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES The primary responsibilities of the Café & Kitchen Manager include, but are not limited to the following: Lead Café and Kitchen operations for Sunday services and support special events as needed.
• Recruit, train, schedule, develop, and care for volunteer teams and volunteer leaders.
• Maintain excellence in hospitality, product quality, cleanliness, food safety, and overall guest experience.
• Oversee operational systems, including procedures, recipes, cash handling, inventory, equipment, and facility upkeep.
• Monitor financial performance, including revenue, expenses, pricing, and operational improvements.
• Ensure the Café and Kitchen remain well-stocked, organized, and ministry-ready.
• Establish and maintain systems and expectations for kitchen use across staff, ministries, and volunteers.
• Support food and beverage needs for church events while equipping ministry teams and volunteers to lead execution.
• Continually improve the café experience while prioritizing hospitality, connection and ministry.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Connect the Unconnected Seek to engage people beyond large environments
• Equip Volunteers to Serve Pray for and personally invite others to serve, beyond your area
• Share Christ with Others Make a habit to share Jesus in your life through words and actions

Requirements

• Weekend Experience Lead Scheduled Hours: 20 hours per week
• AND QUALIFICATIONS Experience in café, hospitality, food service, or related leadership roles preferred.
• Experience leading, training, and developing volunteers or teams strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of café operations, inventory management, food safety, and sanitation.
• Strong leadership, hospitality, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective systems and processes.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• VALUES At VRL we make disciples who make disciple-makers for Jesus.
• Strive to Make it Better Do everything with faithfulness and tenacity, reflecting
• God’s glory in all areas of life EXPECTATIONS, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Attend VRL church services on a regular basis
• Have attended The Journey and signed a commitment form.
• Be in full alignment with VRL's mission, vision, beliefs, and culture.
• Be in a Life Group on a regular basis Committed to regular giving of income to God through VRL Abiding in Christ and continuing to grow toward Christ-likeness and spiritual maturity.
• Attend monthly All Staff meeting and participate in department meetings or other meetings when requested to do so.
• Work in close association with the entire staff to build and maintain a strong team environment among our staff and complete the work necessary to fully serve and support the ministries and events of Valley Real Life.

Pay

None Salary: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits

• Partial MY ONE THING Develop leaders, systems, and volunteer teams that create excellent Café and Kitchen environments where people feel welcomed, cared for, and connected.