Café Managers are the on-site leaders responsible for daily operations, team performance and accountability, and the overall guest experience within a single location.

This role ensures the café operates with consistency across product quality, customer connection, and visual presentation.

You lead the team on the floor, maintain operational flow, and support financial performance through disciplined execution. The role requires strong leadership, organization, and a hands-on approach to service and culture.

Café Managers are essential in translating the company’s standards into daily execution with the support of the Operations Managers.

Status:
Full Time

Hourly Range:
$20 to $26 + tips ($8 to $10 + per hour)

Estimated Total Earnings:
$57,000 – $69,000 annually (including tips)

Benefits:
Health insurance
Vision & Dental
401K
Paid Sick Time Off
Employee Discounts

Location:
The White Store - Westchester CA. 7403 La Tijera Blvd 90045

You lead from the floor on a daily basis with consistency, intention and care.

You take ownership of your store, ensuring every detail from coffee quality to team communication and culture reflects our 3 pillars of success.

You set the tone for the team through calm leadership, fairness, and clarity, creating an environment where people feel supported, educated and aligned.

You act quickly when something is not aligned, maintaining standards across product, customer service, and culture at all times.

Our operations are guided by three core principles:

OCV (Overall Café Visuals)
Clean, organized, and visually intentional spaces at all times

Customer Connection
Warm, thoughtful service supported by coffee knowledge

Product Quality
Precision and consistency in every drink and presentation

Your role is to uphold these standards on every shift.

• Experience:Minimum 3+ years in specialty coffee, with proven skills in espresso calibration, milk texture, and manual brewing methods (V60, Kalita, French Press, AeroPress.).
• Proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment
• Consistent execution of product quality and presentation standards
• Warm, professional, and confident communication
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Aligned with The Boy & The Bear’s values of care, design, and craft

• Lead daily operations with consistency, speed, and attention to detail
• Maintain product quality, recipes, and presentation standards across all shifts
• Execute and uphold OCV and store presentation at all times
• Support team performance, motivation, and on-shift training
• Ensure strong customer experience and handle guest feedback in real time
• Maintain operational flow and readiness during all service periods
• Monitor store performance and support financial discipline at the shift level
• Communicate store needs, issues, and opportunities to the Operations Manager

Please send us your resume in PDF email to:

katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com
info@theboyandthebear.com


We are an equal-opportunity employer: We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and cultures. What matters most to us are your skills, your integrity, your passion for world class coffee and your alignment company’s beliefs, vision  and core values.

Senior Lead Baristas are shift leaders responsible for maintaining consistency, flow, and standards during daily operations. This role supports management by leading the floor, guiding the team, and ensuring service, product quality, and presentation remain aligned at all times.

You play a key role in executing operations during service, maintaining pace, and supporting communication between the team and management. Strong awareness, consistency, and leadership presence are essential.

This role is a critical step in developing leadership within the café environment.

Hourly Range:
$19 - $19.5 + Tips ($8 to $10 + per hour)

Status:
Part-Time

Benefits:
Sick PTO
Employee Discounts

Location: 
We are always on the look for experience baristas to join our wonderful team across our cafes. We'd love to hear from you!

Reports to: Cafe Manager

The Senior Lead Barista is the on-shift leader responsible for maintaining consistency, flow, and standards when management is not present.

You lead the floor, ensuring product quality, service, and presentation remain aligned with The Boy & The Bear’s expectations at all times. You are a key extension of leadership, supporting daily operations while setting the tone for the team.

You lead through presence and consistency. You take ownership of the bar and the team during your shift, ensuring every detail reflects care and intention.

You act quickly when something is off, whether in product, service, or team behavior, maintaining alignment across the store. You support the team, guide the pace of service, and uphold standards without hesitation.

Our operations are guided by three core principles:

OCV (Overall Café Visuals)
Clean, organized, and visually intentional at all times

Customer Connection
Warm, coffee-driven service where every guest feels welcomed

Product Quality
Precision and consistency in every drink and presentation

You are responsible for executing these standards on every shift.

• 2+ years experience in specialty coffee
  
• You are aligned with TB&TB’s of thoughtful design, care, and respect for coffee.
  
• Strong skills in espresso, milk texture, and manual brewing
  
• Proven ability to lead shifts and support a team under pressure
  
• Consistent execution of product quality and presentation standards
  
• Warm, professional, and confident communication
  
• Strong attention to detail and organization
  
• Aligned with The Boy & The Bear’s values of care, design, and craft

• Lead shift operations with consistency, speed, and control of service flow
  
• Maintain product quality, recipes, and presentation standards at all times
  
• Execute and uphold OCV and store presentation throughout the shift
  
• Support and guide the team during service, setting tone and pace
  
• Ensure order times, accuracy, and overall service performance
  
• Handle customer interactions and resolve issues in real time
  
• Communicate daily updates, needs, and issues to the Café Manager
  
• Maintain a calm, professional, and organized work environment

Please send us your resume in PDF email to:

katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com
info@theboyandthebear.com


We are an equal-opportunity employer: We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and cultures. What matters most to us are your skills, your integrity, your passion for world class coffee and your alignment company’s beliefs, vision  and core values.

Lead Baristas focus on executing the coffee experience at a high level, ensuring consistency in product quality, customer interaction, and café presentation. This role is fully floor-driven, supporting service flow and maintaining standards during each shift.

You work closely with the team to ensure drinks are prepared with precision, service is efficient, and the café remains organized and aligned visually. Attention to detail, speed, and consistency are essential.

This role is foundational to maintaining the daily quality and rhythm of the café.

Hourly Range:
$18.5 - $19.5 + Tips ($8 to $10 + per hr)

Status:
Part-Time

Benefits:
Sick PTO
Employee Discounts

Location: 
We are always on the look for experience baristas to join our wonderful team across our cafes. We'd love to hear from you!

Reports to: Cafe Manager

You lead through execution and overall awareness in the cafe.

You take ownership of your station and support the flow of the entire café, ensuring speed, quality, and customer experience are always aligned.

You are proactive in solving problems, supporting your team, and maintaining a calm, focused environment.

You set the tone through your work ethic, attention to detail, and consistency on every shift. The Lead Barista is responsible for executing the coffee experience at the highest level during their shift.

You work closely with the Cafe Manager, supporting daily operations while maintaining consistency in product quality, customer experience, and café presentation. You are a key presence on the floor, ensuring service runs smoothly and every detail reflects The Boy & The Bear’s standards.

Our operations are guided by three core principles:

OCV (Overall Café Visuals)
Clean, organized, and visually intentional at all times

Customer Connection
Warm, thoughtful service where every guest feels welcomed

Product Quality
Precision and consistency in every drink and presentation

Your role is to execute these standards at all times on the floor.

• 2+ years experience in specialty coffee
  
• You are aligned with TB&TB’s of thoughtful design, care, and respect for coffee.
  
• Proven strong skills in espresso calibration, milk texture, Latte Art and manual brewing
  
• Consistent and clean latte art execution
  
• Warm customer service and communication skills
  
• Ability to maintain speed and quality in a fast-paced environment
  
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive.
  
• Food Handler certification required.
  
• Availability for weekends and holidays

• Execute beverage preparation with precision, consistency, and speed
  
• Maintain excellent milk texture, espresso quality, and drink presentation
  
• Uphold OCV standards across the bar, pastry case, and all customer-facing areas
  
• Deliver warm, attentive, and professional customer service at all times
  
• Support service flow by organizing the team’s movement during the shift
  
• Ensure fast order turnaround times while maintaining product quality
  
• Engage customers through coffee-driven conversation and guidance
  
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized workspace throughout the shift
  
• Identify and solve operational issues in real time, escalating when needed
  
• Support team alignment by reinforcing standards and expectations on the floor

Please send us your resume in PDF email to:

katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com
info@theboyandthebear.com

We are an equal-opportunity employer: We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and cultures. What matters most to us are your skills, your integrity, your passion for world class coffee and your alignment company’s beliefs, vision  and core values.

The Area Manager San Diego is responsible for the full financial performance, culture, and execution standards of The Boy & The Bear’s 1st San Diego location: Little Italy.

While this role is currently focused on a single store, it is structured and evaluated as a multi-unit leadership position. You are expected to operate with the same level of ownership, discipline, capability and accountability as an Operations Manager overseeing multiple locations.

This position sets the foundation for future expansion in San Diego. Your performance will influence the growth of the region and your progression within the company.

You are responsible for financial performance, team development, customer experience, and the consistent execution of The Boy & The Bear’s standards across all aspects of the café.

Salary Range:
TBD

Status:
Full Time

Benefits:
Health insurance
Vision & Dental
401K
Paid Sick Time Off
Paid Vacations
Financial Growth Bonus

Location:
801 W Hawthorn St, San Diego CA 92101
All San Diego Stores

This is a position of ownership and long-term vision: You represent The Boy & The Bear at a leadership level in San Diego.

You are building a strong foundation for a new market. Every decision you make should reflect team well-being, company scalability, consistency, and future growth.

You think beyond daily operations, identifying opportunities to improve systems, strengthen the team, and elevate performance. You bring ideas forward, act with intention, and move the business ahead with clarity and discipline.

You balance team well-being, customer experience, and financial sustainability with fairness and professionalism.

Our operations are guided by three core principles:

OCV (Overall Café Visuals)
Presentation, cleanliness, and visual standards across the entire café

Customer Connection
Warm, refined, and coffee-driven hospitality

Product Quality
Consistency and excellence from sourcing to final presentation

Your role is to protect and elevate these standards at all times, setting the benchmark for future locations.

• Q Grader Certificate is a big plus.
• Proven leadership experience in café, retail, or multi-unit operations.
• Proven experience leading and winning in café or multi-unit retail operations.
• Strong understanding of financial performance, KPIs, and cost control
• Deep knowledge of specialty coffee and product quality standards
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong organizational and operational discipline
• Clear, professional communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to think strategically while executing at a high level daily
• Aligned with The Boy & The Bear’s standards of design, care, and respect for coffee

• Own and deliver financial performance, consistently meeting and exceeding KPIs, budgets, COGS and sales targets.
• Maintain strict control over labor, purchasing, and operational costs.
• Hire, build, lead, and develop a strong team aligned with company culture and standards.
• Ensure consistent execution of our 3 pillars of success: OCV, Product Quality, and Customer Experience
• Implement systems that improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales, improve margins, and strengthen operations.
• Maintain strong customer satisfaction rate and service standards.
• Act as the operational leader for San Diego, preparing the foundation for additional locations.
• Partner closely with TB&TB executive team on growth, strategy, and expansion planning.

Please send us your resume in PDF email to:

katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com
info@theboyandthebear.com


We are an equal-opportunity employer: We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and cultures. What matters most to us are your skills, your integrity, your passion for world class coffee and your alignment company’s beliefs, vision  and core values.

Senior Operations Managers are responsible for the overall company's performance, culture, and consistency across multiple café locations.

This role leads operational execution at the highest level, ensuring financial discipline, strong team performance, positive culture and alignment with The Boy & The Bear’s standards across all stores

You oversee KPIs, labor, and COGS with precision while supporting store leaders and driving long-term growth. The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of specialty coffee operations.

This role is central to maintaining consistency as the company scales, bridging daily execution with long-term vision.

Salary Range: $95,000 – $115,000 annually

For more info contact:

katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com
info@theboyandthebear.com

Area Managers are responsible for the operational performance, culture, and consistency across 3-4 café locations.

This role ensures strong financial discipline, leadership accountability, team development, and execution of The Boy & The Bear’s 3 pillar of success across all assigned stores.

You oversee KPIs, labor, COGS, customer experience, and OCV while supporting long-term operational growth and team alignment.

This is a leadership position centered around ownership, consistency, professionalism, and intentional execution.

Salary Range:
$71,000 - $76,000 annually

For more info contact:

katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com
info@theboyandthebear.com

Café Managers are the on-site leaders responsible for daily operations, team performance and accountability, and the overall guest experience within a single location.

This role ensures the café operates with consistency across product quality, customer connection, and visual presentation.

You lead the team on the floor, maintain operational flow, and support financial performance through disciplined execution. The role requires strong leadership, organization, and a hands-on approach to service and culture.

Café Managers are essential in translating the company’s standards into daily execution with the support of the Operations Managers.

Hourly Range:
$20 to $26 + tips ($8 to $10 + per hour)

Estimated Total Earnings:
$57,000 – $69,000 annually (including tips)

For more info contact:

katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com
info@theboyandthebear.com

Senior Lead Baristas are shift leaders responsible for maintaining consistency, flow, and standards during daily operations. This role supports management by leading the floor, guiding the team, and ensuring service, product quality, and presentation remain aligned at all times.

You play a key role in executing operations during service, maintaining pace, and supporting communication between the team and management. Strong awareness, consistency, and leadership presence are essential.

This role is a critical step in developing leadership within the café environment.

Hourly Range:
$19–$19.5/hr + tips ($8 to $10 + per hr)

For more info contact:

katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com
info@theboyandthebear.com

Lead Baristas focus on executing the coffee experience at a high level, ensuring consistency in product quality, customer interaction, and café presentation. This role is fully floor-driven, supporting service flow and maintaining standards during each shift.

You work closely with the team to ensure drinks are prepared with precision, service is efficient, and the café remains organized and aligned visually. Attention to detail, speed, and consistency are essential.

This role is foundational to maintaining the daily product quality and the overall customer experience of the café.

Hourly Range:
$18.50–$19/hr + tips ($8 to $10 + per hour)

For more info contact:

katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com
info@theboyandthebear.com

The Director of Coffee and Production oversees all aspects of coffee quality, sourcing, training, and production operations across The Boy & The Bear.

This role leads the coffee education team, roasting operations, production team, and wholesale program, ensuring seamless coordination and execution that aligns with the company’s standards and values.

Responsibilities include strategic coffee sourcing, vendor relationship management, product quality control, and the continuous development of coffee education programs.

The Director of Coffee and Production also oversees production workflow and supports teams in optimizing warehouse operations and overall efficiency. This role plays a key leadership position in maintaining the integrity of our coffee program while supporting the company’s continued growth.

For more info contact:

katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com
info@theboyandthebear.com

The Head Roaster is responsible for leading and protecting the quality of The Boy & The Bear's coffee program.

This role oversees green coffee sourcing, inventory planning, roasting operations, sensory quality control, product development, and coffee education across the company. From selecting coffees at origin to approving finished production lots, the Head Roaster ensures that every coffee released under The Boy & The Bear name reflects the standards, values, and level of quality expected from our brand.

Every espresso served in our cafés, every pour-over brewed, and every bag of coffee shipped begins with decisions made in the roastery. As a result, this position carries significant influence over the customer experience and plays a critical role in maintaining consistency across all locations.

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for coffee and its continuous improvement. Success in this role requires a commitment to craftsmanship, disciplined execution, and an ongoing pursuit of knowledge within the specialty coffee industry.

The Head Roaster works closely with ownership, producers, importers, green coffee partners, the Production & Warehouse Manager, and café leadership teams to ensure that quality, inventory, and production objectives are consistently achieved while supporting the continued growth of the company.

For more info contact:

katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com
info@theboyandthebear.com

The Warehouse & Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of The Boy & The Bear's production and fulfillment facility. This role ensures that coffee, retail products, merchandise, and supplies are produced, organized, packaged, and distributed with accuracy and consistency.

As the leader of our warehouse operations, you will play a critical role in supporting our cafés, e-commerce customers, and wholesale partners while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

For more info contact:

katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com
info@theboyandthebear.com

The Roasting & Production Assistant supports the daily operations of the roasting and production department at The Boy & The Bear.

This role works closely with both the Head Roaster and the Warehouse Lead to ensure coffee production, packaging, and fulfillment operations run smoothly and efficiently. This position plays an important role in maintaining the quality, organization, and reliability of our coffee production workflow. Responsibilities include assisting with production roasting for all café locations, supporting bagging and packaging operations, preparing and fulfilling online orders, and maintaining an organized and efficient warehouse environment.

The Roasting & Production Assistant acts as a key support role within the production team, helping ensure that every coffee leaving our roastery meets the standards of quality, precision, and consistency that define The Boy & The Bear.

For more info contact:

katherine.hr@theboyandthebear.com
info@theboyandthebear.com