Find Christian Links
Coffee Shop Manager (Ministry-Focused Café)
Find Christian Links, Flint, Michigan, United States, 48567
We are a unique, ministry-focused cafe and venue located on a college campus in the heart of Flint, Michigan. Our mission is twofold: to provide excellent craft coffee and clean entertainment in a warm, welcoming environment—and to serve as a vibrant hub for Christian outreach and discipleship.
We are seeking a hands-on, spiritually grounded leader (coffee lover is a bonus) to manage daily operations while living out a heart for relational ministry. This role is ideal for someone who sees business as mission and wants to serve people deeply while running a high-quality, community-rooted café.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and actively participate in daily shop operations (coffee prep, food, cleanliness, ordering, etc.) Recruit, schedule, train, and lead a team of baristas and support staff Create a consistent, high-quality customer experience Be a relational presence: offering prayer, encouragement, seeking Christ focused conversations and spiritual care Machines arise Maintain inventory, vendor relationships, and cost controls Support our vision of being a safe, alcohol-free, spiritually uplifting space Collaborate with local churches, student ministries, and other partners for outreach Qualifications
A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ Leadership or management experience (formal or informal) Experience in coffee shops, restaurants, or hospitality settings preferred Clear, compassionate communication skills A heart for evangelism and relational ministry Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable Comfortable working directly with people from diverse backgrounds (especially students) Position Details
Status: Full-time Hours: Mix of weekday, weekend, and occasional evening shifts Compensation: Commensurate with experience; housing stipend/ministry support potential for the right candidate Start Date: As soon as available (flexible for right fit) How to Apply
Please send your resume and a short note about your faith and why this role excites you to: josh@nextflint.com
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Oversee and actively participate in daily shop operations (coffee prep, food, cleanliness, ordering, etc.) Recruit, schedule, train, and lead a team of baristas and support staff Create a consistent, high-quality customer experience Be a relational presence: offering prayer, encouragement, seeking Christ focused conversations and spiritual care Machines arise Maintain inventory, vendor relationships, and cost controls Support our vision of being a safe, alcohol-free, spiritually uplifting space Collaborate with local churches, student ministries, and other partners for outreach Qualifications
A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ Leadership or management experience (formal or informal) Experience in coffee shops, restaurants, or hospitality settings preferred Clear, compassionate communication skills A heart for evangelism and relational ministry Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable Comfortable working directly with people from diverse backgrounds (especially students) Position Details
Status: Full-time Hours: Mix of weekday, weekend, and occasional evening shifts Compensation: Commensurate with experience; housing stipend/ministry support potential for the right candidate Start Date: As soon as available (flexible for right fit) How to Apply
Please send your resume and a short note about your faith and why this role excites you to: josh@nextflint.com
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