Job Description Store Manager
General:
Oversee operations of assigned PJs location
Master the tasks required of assistant managers principals and counter servers
Work regularly behind the counter (minimum eight hours per week)
Attend and contribute to scheduled manager meetings and management training sessions
Abide by and enforce company policies and procedures
Customer Service:
Present a positive image of PJs to counter servers principals other managers and customers
Ensure that the store offers excellent customer service as it pertains to the operation of the staff and physical upkeep of the store
Communicate the standard of excellent service to the store staff
Manage the customers interactions with PJs in a positive knowledgeable and profitable manner befitting PJs philosophy of service and respond to customer needs; answer customer suggestion cards (in a timely manner)
Goals and Planning:
Work to increase store sales and control both costs of goods and operational expenses to increase net income
Develop store goals and achieve goals set by and for the company
Create action plans to achieve goals
Create and operate by budget for the store
Communicate goals to staff
Personnel:
Assess staffing needs of the store based on sales and operational needs
Interview for store positions: baristas and shift leads
Hire quality people for counter and assistant management positions who can achieve the goals of their position offering customers the products service and atmosphere expected from PJs
Terminate employees as specified by store policies
Maintain all employee records with accuracy documenting all aspects of employee performance
Assign raises as specified by the store policies
Create and publish store schedule weekly and post the Wednesday prior to the Monday that begins the schedule
Job Description Store Manager (continued)
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Ensure that each staff member understands and fulfills the description and expectations of their position
Conduct Initial Staff Training following the established outline and throughout an individuals employment train staff members to achieve expectations of their positions and standards of PJs
Develop each staff member between counter training and end of employment to be effective in his/her position (counter server principal assistant manager) so that the counter staff offers customers friendly knowledgeable and efficient service and high quality and accurate products
Work to expand the coffee and product knowledge of the staff and customers
Solicit ideas and input from the store staff to respond to their needs as employees balanced by the needs of the company and division thereby creating a positive work environment which benefits the company at large
Ensure that employees follow all store policies and procedures and safety rules
Complete performance evaluations for employees according to the evaluation schedule or when deemed necessary
Counsel employees regarding job performance and when standards and policies and procedures are not met for store positions; dismiss employees
Operational Responsibilities:
Monitor and guarantee quality of coffee beverages pastries and food served in the store
Ensure that counter products are accurately and promptly prepared and served
Maintain appropriate inventory level of products supplies coffee and tea; order as scheduled or when necessary to create a quality offering for customers while controlling costs
Ensure that the store is properly maintained (repaired cleaned orderly etc.)
Ensure that store facilities and equipment are maintained
Respond to emergencies in the store operational or staffing at any time of operation
Maintain safe combination alarm code and store key regulate use of same by assigned staff members
Determine coffees and teas to serve
Voice major store needs to the Owner/Franchisee
Oversee renovation or development projects as assigned
Ensure that vendors complete work according to scheduled contracts
Prepare daily bank deposits and weekly deposit forms
Problem Solving:
Listen to employee work-related statements concerns or ideas and aid in correcting alleviating or developing those ideas
To the greatest extent possible resolve problems in all areas (personnel staffing structural technical) so that when presented to the Owner/Franchisee a solution or possible solution is included in the presentation
Compensation based on experience
PJs Coffee of New Orleans was founded in 1978 by Phyllis Jordan a pioneer in the coffee industry who embraced high-quality beans superior roasting methods and a pure passion for the art of coffee making. Today PJs Coffee is recognized for harvesting roastingand personally crafting gourmet drinks using only the top 1% of Arabica beans and delicious organic addition our selection of fresh breakfast pastries and hot breakfast sandwiches makes for the perfect beverage pairing.
PJs Coffee carries a complete line of espresso-based beverages flavored coffee and award-winning Original Cold BrewTM Iced Coffee. PJs Coffee is committed to bringing our customers the freshest coffee possible while developing programs to ensure quality of life is improved through community initiatives and by supporting local school programs.