General Manager

Job overview

The General Manager role is onsite in Boston, MA, with compensation of $75,000 per year. Life Alive describes its cafes as building vibrant communities through food, service, and engaged teams. This role leads cafe operations by developing and supporting the team, maintaining food and facility standards, and managing purchasing, labor, and controllable expenses to support a sustainable business.

What you'll do

• Train, motivate, and develop team members and emerging leaders
• conduct regular check-ins with clear goals
• learn and oversee food preparation and production
• use temperature and taste logs to maintain quality
• keep kitchen and dining areas stocked, clean, and safe
• forecast sales, manage purchasing and labor, and deliver cafe-level profit-and-loss results.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general manager

boston ma

life alive cafe

cafe operations

team leadership

staff development

food quality

kitchen operations

guest service

labor management

purchasing

profit and loss

full-time

$75,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Leads a cafe focused on whole food, vitality, and community while balancing guest experience, team development, and operating costs.

About the employer

Life Alive Cafe, LLC. is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.