General Manager

General Manager — Coffee-Focused Café & Market (Martha’s Vineyard)

Compensation : $85,000 – $95,000 / year + 2 weeks paid vacation

Employment Type : Full-Time, Year-Round

Relocation Required : Yes – must live on Martha’s Vineyard year-round

About the Concept

We’re opening a new year-round café and market on Martha’s Vineyard, built around great coffee, thoughtful food, and genuine hospitality. The space will include a full coffee program, a bakery, and a kitchen focused on simple, high-quality ingredients. Our goal is to create a warm, community-driven environment that values craftsmanship and care in every detail.

Position Summary

The General Manager will oversee all front-of-house operations and lead the café’s coffee program. We’re looking for someone with strong café or coffeehouse management experience who can balance operational precision with a love for hospitality. This person will also take ownership of the coffee program—training baristas, maintaining consistency, and helping shape the overall guest experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily café and coffee operations

Lead barista training, espresso calibration, and beverage quality control

Manage, schedule, and develop the front-of-house team

Maintain financial targets for labor, cost of goods, and efficiency

Collaborate with ownership and kitchen leadership on service flow

Foster a professional, positive, and guest-focused culture

Qualifications

3–5+ years of café or restaurant management experience

Hands-on barista experience and deep understanding of coffee preparation

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Calm, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven

Excellent communication and team-building ability

Excited to relocate to and live year-round on Martha’s Vineyard

Compensation & Benefits

$85,000 – $95,000 annual salary (commensurate with experience)

2 weeks paid vacation

Relocation and housing assistance available for the right candidate