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Knightley Coffee

Washington, DC

Cafe Manager

$95k-$110k/yr

About the role

Lead our flagship 1401 I Street location as Cafe Manager! You'll own the full café experience — from hiring and onboarding baristas to managing labor costs, coaching your team through busy downtown rushes, and maintaining the Knightley quality standard that our guests trust. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll be on the floor during peak service, driving culture, and using our scheduling and analytics tools to make smart staffing decisions. We look for managers who lead with empathy, communicate clearly, and care deeply about both the guest experience and their team's development. Competitive salary, full benefits, and a clear path to district-level leadership.

Requirements

2+ years of café or restaurant management experience. Proven ability to build and retain a team. Familiarity with scheduling and cost management preferred.

Schedule

Full-time salaried, typically 45 hours/week. Tuesday–Saturday or Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility.

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