Restaurant General Manager JN

General Manager – Restaurant & Bakery

We’re seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the opening and daily operations of our new neighborhood bakery and breakfast/lunch café. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a concept that combines seated dining, grab‑and‑go pastries, and crafted coffee drinks.

This role is ideal for a leader looking for quality of life, stability, and the chance to build a strong, positive workplace culture.

• Oversee daily operations for a high volume breakfast and lunch business.
• Manage P&L.
• Responsible for labor cost, scheduling, and inventory controls.
• Ensure consistent execution of both dine in and grab and go service standards.
• Partner with Chef, Baker, and management team to ensure smooth daily flow.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.

• Hire, onboard, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
• Train and coach staff in service leadership and hospitality.
• Build a positive, people‑first culture that aligns with brand values.
• Act as the “mayor” of the restaurant—creating genuine guest connections, flawless guest experiences, and a welcoming environment.

• Be a visible leader on the floor, ensuring exceptional hospitality.
• Resolve guest concerns with empathy and professionalism.
• Maintain a clean, inviting, and well‑run café experience.

• Experience managing upscale, high‑volume operations.
• Strong financial acumen and proven P&L ownership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and retain teams.
• Excellent soft skills required.
• Experience with catering, to‑go operations, and third‑party delivery (Door Dash, Uber Eats, EzCater) is a plus.
• Ability to manage a high‑energy environment and multitask across departments.
• New restaurant opening experience a plus.

• Competitive salary (DOE).
• PTO: 10 days first year.
• Healthcare stipend available.
• Profit share.
• Room for internal growth as the business scales.

We are building a welcoming, neighborhood‑centric café and bakery featuring fresh pastries, quality coffee drinks, and a full breakfast/lunch menu. Our goal is to deliver excellent hospitality while maintaining a strong commitment to local ingredients and community presence.

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Aubrey Baker