Top 6 Kitchen cafe assistant Jobs in Columbus

Assistant Manager - Early Morning Brenen's Cafe - OSU Campus
Brenz Pizza Co —Columbus, OH
- $18 - $20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Food Service Shift Lead
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center —Columbus, OH
- Online Application
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
PORTER (FULL TIME)
Bon Appetit —New Albany, OH
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Hotel Starbucks Manager
The Keep Kitchen and Liquor Bar —Columbus, OH
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Hotel
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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GRILL COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)
Bon Appetit —New Albany, OH
- $17.00 - $18.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)
Bon Appetit —New Albany, OH
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Manager - Early Morning Brenen's Cafe - OSU Campus
Brenz Pizza Co —Columbus, OH
Restaurant, café, bakery, kitchen, or food-service experience. Has baking, culinary, food-preparation, or kitchen experience. Basic math and accounting skills.
$18 - $20 an hour
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Food Service Shift Lead
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center —Columbus, OH
Cafes, Hospitality Centers, East kitchen; supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of nutrition aides, sales assistants and kitchen personnel…

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Assistant Manager - Early Morning Brenen's Cafe - OSU Campus

Brenz Pizza Co
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$18 - $20 an hour

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Customer communication
Food service health code compliance
Safety regulations
Basic math
In-person customer service
High school diploma or GED
Profit & loss
Supervising experience
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Conflict management
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing food service teams
Profit and loss analysis
General management
Restaurant supply ordering

Full Job Description

Brenen’s Cafe | The Ohio State University Campus

Brenen’s Cafe is looking for a dependable, hands-on Assistant Manager to help lead our weekday café operation on The Ohio State University campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced restaurant or café professional who prefers an early-morning, Monday-through-Friday schedule. A major part of this role is helping open the café, baking and preparing products, organizing the team, and making sure we are fully prepared for a successful breakfast and lunch service.

We are looking for a strong second-in-command who can support the General Manager, take ownership of daily responsibilities, and lead the team without needing constant direction.

Schedule

Full-time position
Monday through Friday
No regular weekend shifts
Early-morning availability is required
Shifts begin before the café opens to allow time for baking, food preparation, and setup
Located on The Ohio State University campus in Columbus, Ohio

Exact starting times may vary depending on the needs of the café and the university schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager will work alongside the General Manager to oversee daily café operations, including:

Opening the café in the early morning
Baking breads, pastries, and other café products
Completing morning food preparation and product setup
Preparing, slicing, portioning, and organizing ingredients
Ensuring the café is fully stocked and ready before service
Leading and positioning employees for successful shifts
Managing breakfast and lunch execution
Maintaining food quality, presentation, and portion standards
Providing friendly and professional customer service
Supervising, training, coaching, and motivating team members
Maintaining a clean, organized, and food-safe workplace
Ordering products from approved vendors
Monitoring inventory, product levels, and food waste
Assisting with employee scheduling
Handling customer concerns professionally
Supporting opening, cleaning, prep, and other daily café duties
Stepping into any position necessary to help the team succeed

This is a hands-on leadership position. The Assistant Manager must be willing and able to learn and perform every job in the café.

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate:

Has restaurant, café, bakery, deli, or food-service management experience
Has experience in a Panera-style, fast-casual, bakery-café, or high-volume lunch environment
Enjoys working early mornings
Has baking, culinary, food-preparation, or kitchen experience
Is culinary-minded or able to learn recipes and preparation standards quickly
Is excellent with customers
Can manage preparation, baking, product setup, lunch execution, and employee positioning
Is professional, dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
Can recognize what needs to be done and take action without constant direction
Communicates clearly with employees, customers, and management
Is comfortable giving direction and holding employees accountable
Leads by example and is willing to work alongside the team

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

At least two years of supervisory or management experience
Restaurant, café, bakery, kitchen, or food-service experience
Strong early-morning and weekday availability
A high school diploma or equivalent; college education is preferred
Knowledge of food-safety regulations and health department standards
Basic knowledge of inventory, ordering, food costs, and profit-and-loss statements
Basic math and accounting skills
Strong leadership, communication, customer-service, and conflict-resolution skills
Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
A professional appearance and attitude
The ability to work full-time, Monday through Friday

Physical Requirements

The Assistant Manager must be able to:

Stand and work on their feet for shifts of approximately eight hours
Regularly lift and carry 35–50 pounds
Bend, stretch, push, pull, and reach
Perform repetitive food-preparation and baking tasks
Continuously use both hands and wrists
Work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced café environment

Why Join Brenen’s Cafe?

Brenen’s Cafe has been part of the Ohio State community for decades. We take pride in serving high-quality food made with quality ingredients, offering unique menu combinations, and providing exceptional customer service.

This position offers the consistency of a weekday schedule while still providing the energy and opportunity of a busy campus café. For the right person, the Assistant Manager position could be the beginning of a rewarding long-term career with us.

If you are an experienced café or restaurant leader who enjoys early mornings, baking, preparing excellent food, serving customers, and helping a team succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Brenen’s Cafe team on The Ohio State University campus.

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