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Café Manager, Distillery District | Arvo | August 2026 Love great coffee, killer teams, and the buzz of a busy café? We want you. Arvo is hiring a Café Manager for our Distillery District location, the person who keeps the espresso flowing, the toast bar humming, and the crew fired up. If you geek out over a perfect pour, thrive in the morning rush, and light up when you're building a team, keep reading. What You'll Own Your People (the best part) * Be the go-to for your baristas and toast masters, from time-off requests and scheduling to payroll and benefits questions * Build and run training that turns new hires into confident, coffee-slinging pros (coffee knowledge, food, retail, cleaning, service standards, the works) * Sit in on interviews, run performance reviews, and help your team grow their careers * Keep the good vibes and the standards high The Coffee & Food Program * Make sure every drink and dish that leaves the pass meets (or beats) Arvo's standards * Own ordering for coffee, retail, and perishables, and keep those supplier relationships strong so we never run dry * Test and launch new recipes * Document and refine the systems that keep things running, from opening/closing checklists to prep schedules and cleaning routines The Business Side * Help set pricing for coffee, beverages, and retail * Keep an eye on the numbers: COGS, waste %, inventory age * Shape the tip-pooling model so it's fair for everyone * Stay on top of health, safety, and regulatory compliance Team & Community * Join weekly manager meetings with the Directors * Team up with leadership to pull off special events in the Distillery space * Partner across the crew on cross-training and delivering a top-tier guest experience What You Bring * 2+ years as a barista in a specialty café * 6+ months of leadership experience in hospitality, food & beverage, or similar * Food Handler Certification (Toronto Public Health), required * Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent), required * A genuine love for coffee, people, and making a space feel like the neighbourhood spot The Details * Full-time, 40 hours/week * Location: Distillery District Ready to run one of Toronto's most beloved cafés? Hit apply. We can't wait to meet you. Pay: $20.50-$22.50 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Work Location: In person