General Manager | Artisan Bakery | New York, NY
7 days ago
New York
Job Description Position: General Manager - Bakery Compensation: $90,000–$105,000 base salary Schedule: Full-time | Weekend availability required Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, commuter benefits, and lifestyle perks Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced and hospitality-driven General Manager to lead a high-performing, quality-focused bakery concept. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, driving team performance, and delivering a warm, consistent guest experience. This position serves as a hands-on leader, maintaining an active presence on the floor while building and developing a strong team. The ideal candidate brings a balance of operational discipline, people leadership, and a genuine passion for hospitality within a fast-paced, guest-facing environment. What you bring to the table: • Strong ability to lead daily operations while maintaining an elevated and consistent guest experience, • Hands-on leadership style with a visible presence on the floor during peak service periods, • Experience hiring, training, and developing front-of-house teams, • Proven ability to build a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture, • Strong understanding of scheduling, staffing levels, and labor efficiency, • Experience managing inventory, ordering, and product quality standards, • Ability to oversee cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and safety standards, • Comfort managing store-level financials, including labor and cost controls, • Strong organizational skills to manage reporting, payroll inputs, and administrative tasks Why you’ll love working here: • Opportunity to lead within a well-established, quality-driven concept, • Competitive base salary with strong benefits package, • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings, • Paid time off and additional lifestyle benefits, • Commuter and wellness-related perks, • Generous employee dining/retail discounts, • A culture that values hospitality, team development, and operational excellence Required Work Experience: • 2–5 years of experience in a General Manager or senior leadership role, • Background in bakery, café, fast-casual, or hospitality-driven environments, • Experience managing day-to-day operations in a high-volume setting, • Strong understanding of team leadership, scheduling, and operational systems Preferred Work Experience: • Experience managing store-level P&L and financial performance, • Exposure to multi-unit or growth-oriented environments, • Familiarity with inventory systems, reporting tools, and compliance standards Personal Qualities: • Hospitality-first leader with a strong guest focus, • Hands-on, engaged, and team-oriented, • Organized and detail-driven with strong follow-through, • Effective communicator and problem solver, • Adaptable and motivated to grow within a dynamic environment
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