Assistant Manager -Miss Lucille's Cafe

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Assistant Manager – Miss Lucille’s Café Lead with Heart. Serve with Purpose. Grow with Us.

Miss Lucille’s Café is a welcoming, community-driven café known for made-from-scratch food, genuine hospitality, and a team-first culture. We believe great shifts are built on positivity, support, and leaders who show up for their teams and guests every day.

Our Shift Mantra:
Always Smiling. Always Supporting. Always Coaching.

As an Assistant Manager, you are a hands-on leader responsible for guiding Front-of-House, Back-of-House, and Coffee teams during daily operations. You’ll help set the tone for the shift, keep service running smoothly, and support your team through both busy and quiet moments.

This role is ideal for a confident, positive leader who thrives in a fast-paced café environment and enjoys being on the floor with their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead FOH, BOH, and Coffee operations during assigned shifts

• Coach and support team members to meet service, quality, and hospitality standards

• Monitor food quality, accuracy, and presentation

• Manage ticket times and pacing to ensure timely guest service

• Address guest needs and resolve concerns professionally and promptly

• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with food safety and sanitation standards

• Assist with inventory counts, ordering, and labor awareness

• Complete opening and closing procedures, including cash handling

• Promote teamwork, communication, and accountability throughout the shift

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of restaurant or food service leadership experience preferred

• Strong communication skills with a coaching-focused leadership style

• Ability to lead confidently during high-volume shifts

• Positive, professional, guest-first attitude

• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Tennessee ABC permit (or willingness to obtain)

• Comfortable working closely with both FOH and BOH teams

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive and approachable leadership

• Clear expectations and stable scheduling

• Team culture built on respect, collaboration, and shared purpose

• Opportunities to grow, cross-train, and develop leadership skills

• A workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work

Full-time team members are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life and Accidental Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match (after one year)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Meal & Retail Discounts

• Employee Referral Bonuses

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8–10 hours)

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally

• Frequent bending, reaching, and movement

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and service environment

Job Details

• Location: Clarksville, TN

• Status: Hourly | Non-Exempt

• Schedule: Morning, afternoon, weekend, and holiday availability required

Daytime and weekend shifts.
Holiday and Weekend availability required (except for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)