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Shop Manager
Job Summary:
This role manages store operations and team, and assists with restocking, light food prep, cleaning, and, during very busy periods, drink preparation.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations & Experience
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Manage daily operations across café service, floral retail, and workshop spaces.
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Ensure consistently excellent customer experiences across all touchpoints.
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Maintain high standards for cleanliness, safety, presentation, and service.
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Oversee opening/closing procedures and shift scheduling.
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Handle customer feedback with professionalism and warmth.
Team Leadership
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Recruit, train, and motivate a multidisciplinary team (baristas, florists, workshop hosts).
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Create a positive, collaborative culture rooted in creativity and hospitality.
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Conduct performance reviews and ongoing coaching.
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Build rotas that balance business needs with team wellbeing.
Commercial & Financial Performance
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Manage budgets, daily sales reporting, and cost controls.
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Optimize staffing, inventory, and supplier relationships.
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Drive revenue across all areas, including seasonal offers and event programming.
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Support pricing strategies and promotions in collaboration with ownership/marketing.
Workshops & Programming
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Coordinate scheduling and logistics for workshops and events.
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Work with instructors, artists, and partners to curate engaging experiences.
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Ensure smooth execution of classes and private events.
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Help develop new workshop concepts aligned with the brand.
Stock & Suppliers
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Oversee ordering for coffee, floral supplies, retail products, and materials.
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Maintain strong vendor relationships.
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Track waste, freshness, and quality control.
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Manage deliveries and storage.
Brand & Community
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Act as the face of the shop on the floor.
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Build relationships with regulars, local creatives, and partners.
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Collaborate with marketing on in-store activations and campaigns.
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Support social media moments and storytelling from daily operations.
Qualifications & Experience
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3+ years experience in hospitality, retail, or multi-site operations (management level preferred).
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Proven team-leadership experience.
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Strong operational and organizational skills.
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Commercial mindset with experience managing costs and driving revenue.
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Passion for customer experience and community building.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
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Experience with POS systems, scheduling tools, and inventory management.
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Flexible availability, including weekends and events.
Bonus Points For:
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Experience in specialty coffee, floral retail, or creative/event spaces.
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Workshop or event coordination background.
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Sustainability-driven operations experience.
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Marketing or community-building initiatives.
Why You Should Join Dahlia's Song
This is a place where creativity meets community - serving coffee, crafting florals, and hosting inspiring workshops that turn everyday moments into something special.
The Dahlia Difference
Community-First
We’re more than a shop, we’re a gathering place. A space where neighbors connect, ideas grow, and creativity is shared over coffee, flowers, and hands-on experiences.
Crafted with Care
From every espresso to every bouquet and workshop detail, we believe in thoughtful sourcing, beautiful design, and doing things properly - not quickly.
Inspired Living
We exist to spark joy, curiosity, and creativity, helping people slow down, learn something new, and leave feeling a little more inspired than when they arrived.
