Cafe Manager & Intern Supervisor
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on7816, West Mansfield Parkway, Skyecrest, Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado, 80235, United States
About the Team
Denver Christian School is an independent, PreK-12 Christian school dedicated to serving students from Christian families across the Denver metro area. Located on our beautiful Lakewood, CO campus, we have been a cornerstone of Christian education in our city for over a century. Partnering with parents and churches, we guide students to flourish in their relationship with Christ, nurturing growth as students own and integrate their faith and learning into their lives.
Our DC Dining team operates with a mission to cultivate a world-class staff culture grounded in the call to love God and love our neighbors. We are committed to developing the whole child, engaging the mind, body, and heart through rich experiences that uncover and nurture God-given gifts and talents.
About the Role
The Cafe Manager & Intern Supervisor plays a vital role in both daily cafe operations and student development. This unique position combines hands-on hospitality work—managing the point-of-sale system, preparing specialty beverages, and serving food—with meaningful mentorship of high school interns as they develop real-world business and entrepreneurship skills.
As the driving force behind a welcoming cafe experience, you will build relationships with students, families, and staff while empowering the next generation of young professionals through guided business assignments and discussions. Your day will involve operating the espresso machine with speed and accuracy, maintaining a clean and sanitary dining environment, and supervising student interns through business activities. Success in this role requires a passion for exceptional customer service and a commitment to developing young talent, offering the opportunity to make an immediate, tangible impact within the community.
Mission & Values
All employees are expected to support the school's Christian mission and model professionalism consistent with community standards. Participation in school events, devotionals, and staff culture-building practices is expected. We strive to model our core values in daily work and interactions:
- Solution-Oriented: Approaching challenges with a constructive mindset and using our gifts to contribute meaningfully.
- Relationally-Focused: Recognizing that the success and well-being of colleagues matter as much as our own.
- Creatively-Inspired: Seeking God's wisdom and pursuing fresh ideas and innovative solutions.
- Effort-Enthused: Honoring God through diligent, wholehearted work, showing integrity and enthusiasm in all tasks.
Employment Policy
Denver Christian School is a bona fide religious educational institution. As permitted by federal law (Title VII) and Colorado law (CADA), the school considers faith, religious alignment, and adherence to our mission as bona fide occupational qualifications for certain positions. Except where religious preference is legally allowed, we provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Our school makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
7816, West Mansfield Parkway, Skyecrest, Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado, 80235, United States
Lakewood, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOperate point-of-sale systems accurately for all transactions
- check_circleAssist with light food preparation and cafe cleaning tasks as needed
- check_circleSupervise high school student interns through business activities and discussions
- check_circleServe food items to customers while adhering to food safety guidelines
- check_circleOperate espresso machines and prepare specialty beverages with speed and accuracy
- check_circleMaintain a clean and sanitary dining environment for all patrons
Requirements
- verifiedPrior experience as a cashier, in customer service, or in a food service environment
- verifiedExperience working with high school students
- verifiedAbility to pass a criminal history background check
Nice to Have
Prior experience as a cashier, in customer service, or in a food service environment. Restaurant management experience. Experience working with high school students.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleRetirement Savings Account with DC contributioncheck_circleHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurancecheck_circleLife Insurance and Supplemental Insurance Offeringcheck_circleLong-term and Short-term Disability InsurancePaid family leave under Colorado FAMLI Leave
