Thornburg is a global investment firm delivering on strategy for institutions, financial professionals and investors worldwide. The privately held firm, founded in 1982, is an active, high-conviction manager of fixed income, equities, and multi-asset solutions. As an independent firm, Thornburg can take on a wide range of opportunities, explore ideas thoroughly and work across strategies to deliver consistent risk-adjusted outperformance over the long term. The firm attracts free-thinking professionals who are eager to pursue investment outcomes beyond the confines of popular wisdom. From nimble operational capabilities to principles and actions fitting of a global citizen, Thornburg's world-class investment platform and team are aligned on strategy to serve investors. Primary Job Function: The Café Manager is responsible for managing the daily food and beverage needs of the Thornburg office. This role will be responsible for creating healthy weekly menus, working closely with local vendors to source catered meals, and ensuring a wide variety of grab-and-go options for our employees. In addition, the Café Manager will assist with arranging meals for meetings and small events, oversee food inventory, ordering, and stocking, while maintaining high standards for cleanliness, quality, and food safety. This position has an on-site schedule as it requires regular access to the Thornburg campus to support operations that cannot be performed remotely. Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and curate healthy, diverse weekly menus that cater to employee preferences and dietary needs.
- Collaborate with local vendors to source fresh ingredients and catered meals for Thornburg's Marketplace, departmental meetings, and special events.
- Manage the preparation, set-up, and service of Thornburg Marketplace's daily meals including the stocking of grab-and-go items, snacks, and beverages.
- Manage inventory of food and supplies for the kitchen, Thornburg Marketplace, and all Thornburg campus breakrooms; including communicating & coordinating with third party vendors and external suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
- Work in conjunction with Facilities and Office Services to manage all Thornburg campus breakrooms; including the supply of complimentary coffee service in each.
- Provide excellent customer service to employees, addressing any dietary or food-related questions and concerns.
Job Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Employer 401(k) safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions.
- Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, student loan repayment program, education reimbursement program.
- Community involvement opportunities.
- Onsite cafeteria.
- Onsite fitness center.
- Referral program.
Requirements
- High school diploma- required ; degree in hospitality or culinary arts - preferred .
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices for handling and storing food; Certification in ServSafe - preferred.
- Prior experience as a café/catering manager, or other relevant position in the hospitality or food service experience industry.
- Strong knowledge of nutrition and the ability to create balance, healthy meal plans.
- Experience working with vendors and managing food supply chains.
- Organized, punctual, and proactive individual with a strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a creative mind.
- Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and within a team, with excellent written and oral communication skills, the capacity to multitask in a busy environment, and effective problem-solving skills.
- Customer service-oriented person with a team player mentality and a creative approach.
- Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance.
- Flexibility to work beyond normal office hours when called upon for coverage and special events.
Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico. Founded in 1610 and nicknamed The City Different, Santa Fe captures hearts and minds with its museums, restaurants, theater, opera, and adobe-style architecture. With an average of over 300 sunny days per year and picturesque landscape, it's no wonder that outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking in The Land of Enchantment attract visitors from around the world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus.