Assistant Café Manager – Board Game Café
We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and service-oriented Assistant Café Manager to join the founding team of Meeples Board Game Café. This is a hands-on leadership role in a new establishment, and the successful candidate will help shape the culture, operations, and guest experience from the ground up as an original member of the team.
This position is designed as a close working partnership with the café owner and manager. The Assistant Café Manager will initially work alongside the owner/manager during most shifts, with the expectation that responsibilities will expand relatively quickly and that the role will grow into more independent shift management over time.
Schedule
- 30+ hours per week
- Primarily afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts (café operating hours: 3:00 PM–10:00 PM weeknights; 11:00 AM–11:00 PM/9:00 PM weekends), plus some holidays
- Flexibility required based on business needs
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily café operations and help ensure smooth, efficient service
- Provide excellent customer service, including welcoming guests and supporting the board game café experience
- Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, beer, wine, and other beverage offerings
- Assist with light food preparation, kitchen organization, and basic kitchen management
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the front-of-house and kitchen areas
- Assist with opening and closing procedures, POS management, and operational readiness
- Support inventory management and restocking
- Support training and management of a small team of (1–3) part-time employees
- Help execute special events, game nights, tournaments, and private bookings
- Learn and uphold café standards while gradually assuming greater responsibility and shift ownership
Growth Opportunity
- Work closely with the café owner/manager during the initial launch and training period
- Contribute as a foundational team member to the establishment and development of the café
- Transition relatively quickly into increased responsibility and independent shifts
- Help build systems, routines, and a strong guest experience from the ground up
Qualifications
- At least 1 year prior experience in a café, bar, restaurant, or hospitality setting
- Experience with barista work and/or bartending strongly preferred
- Comfort with light kitchen duties and basic food safety practices
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A genuine interest in and knowledge of board games
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
- Reliable, organized, proactive, and adaptable
- Comfortable working in a new and evolving business environment
- Social media / digital savviness is a bonus
Who We’re Looking For
- Someone who enjoys hospitality, community, and creating a welcoming atmosphere
- A team-oriented individual who is excited to help establish a new business
- Someone who enjoys playing and talking about board games
- A dependable presence during busy evening and weekend service
- A candidate who wants to grow with the café and take on increasing responsibility over time
To Apply: Please submit a resume and brief cover letter describing your experience in hospitality and your interest in board games to hello@meeplescafeatl.com.
Email Assistant Manager Application