Are you our next

General Manager?

The General Manager joins Civil Righteousness as a core organizational leader, entrusted with one of the most sacred and strategic roles in our community expression.

This position bridges two essential dimensions of The Garden’s life as:

Café & Operations Leader

Ensure that we are able to give the community top-tier coffeehouse and café experiences, growing a culture of excellence in ambiance, service, product quality, team culture, and routine operations with a dynamic crew of baristas and kitchen staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Café & Daily Operations

2. Facility & Event Management

3. Financial & Administrative Oversight

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Strong, active faith in Jesus Christ with a demonstrated passion for holy activism, reconciliation, and justice in alignment with the values and culture of Civil Righteousness

  • Minimum 3–5+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a coffee shop, café, restaurant, or comparable food and beverage environment; experience in hospitality, event coordination, or foodservice leadership also strongly considered

  • Working knowledge of Point-of-Sale systems, food safety procedures, and basic facilities maintenance

  • Strong understanding of basic financial reporting, cash handling, inventory management, and budget oversight

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills — able to engage effectively with staff, guests, vendors, partners, and leadership

  • Passion for coffee with a strong working knowledge of coffee preparation and café service; experienced barista service.

  • Exceptional customer service instincts with the ability to de-escalate conflicts and resolve complaints with grace and professionalism

  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, teams, and timelines simultaneously without compromising quality or composure

  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities — someone who brings solutions, not just problems, to the table

If this resonates — and you are called to steward a place where hope truly grows — we want to hear from you.

Civil Righteousness, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all resumes will be duly considered. We are now accepting resumes until Monday, August 17th, 2026.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • A mission-driven, spiritually rooted workplace where your work is also your witness

  • The opportunity to shape a community-centered model that combines café excellence with cultural engagement and Gospel-rooted formation

  • A collaborative environment with space for creativity and innovation in events, programming, and community outreach

  • A base salary consistent with nonprofit café management standards

  • The privilege of leading one of Ferguson’s most beloved and transformative community spaces

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter to office@civilrighteousness.org with the subject line: “General Manager Application”

Your cover letter should introduce:

  • Your journey and how it aligns with The Garden’s mission and the values of Civil Righteousness

  • A specific example of managing operations or events in a hospitality or community setting

  • How your faith equips you to steward both café and ministry spaces