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Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop Leaders

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Jun 28, 2022

Operations management is a distinct from cafe management. At a certain point in your coffee business’ growth it become necessary to have someone whose job it is to manage managers and oversee the operations of the retail shops. This is a critical role that is as much about leadership as it is about decisiveness and and systems. Today we will be learning all about what goes into being a successful operations manager with Ryan Fisher of Erewhon Market, L.A.

Long-time coffee professional with experience and knowledge throughout the entire coffee supply chain. Creative and passionate with an extensive network built through a decade of competing, serving, and judging competitions globally including the Cup of Excellence, US Barista Competition, and Cherry Roast. 

He has been at the helm of several shops as a manager as well as the Operations Manager for the famed goodboybob Coffee Roasters. Currently he is the Coffee Program Director for Erewhon markets in L.A.

In our conversation today we go through Ryan’s evolution as a leader in the cafe and then as an operations manager and all that he has learned along the way. I guarantee you will walk away from this conversation with some awesome insights for your own management journey!

We cover:

  • Biggest lessons from the early years
  • The difference between manager and operations manager
  • Leading through crisis and change
  • What makes a great operations manager
  • Dealing with tension in the cafe
  • Learning and applying lessons to your management practice
  • What to expect when you first begin this role
  • Practicing good communication and self awareness

 

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