Company Overview

Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities. A Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.

Pay Transparency

Grand Central Bakery complies with applicable pay transparency laws in the locations where it does business. All job postings include the rate of pay for the position. For positions that have a range, the full range will be listed along with the expected starting compensation.

Benefits

Grand Central Bakery offers outstanding employee benefits as part of our total compensation package.

Medical/dental/vision coverage the first of the month following 60 days of employment for all employees working 25+ hours per week
Paid Time Off
- Vacation - begins accruing on day 1
- Sick - 1 hour/30 worked
- 8 hours of Personal Holiday time
- 8 hours of Community Time
401k with match at 1 year
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
Life/disability insurance
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Reimbursement for bike commuting expenses
Training and opportunities for growth
Free bread!
15% Employee Discount on any items purchased at a Cafe or in our Wholesale Dept.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and strive to create a work environment of respect, trust, collaboration, and cooperation. It is the policy of Grand Central Bakery to maintain a workplace free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical, sensory, or mental disability, age, marital status, military or veteran status, family relationship, your or your family’s genetic information, or status in any other legally protected group. We expect each employee to embrace and apply these principles of equal treatment to each other and to our customers.

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Café Manager - Wedgwood

Seattle, WA

Full Time

Wedgwood Retail

Manager/Supervisor

Grand Central Bakery is looking for an experienced manager to lead the team at our Wedgwood Cafe in Seattle. We're a mission driven organization dedicated to serving high-quality, sustainable, and delicious food while providing outstanding customer service. Come join our team!

Summary: The Café Manager (CM) oversees all café operations at a single location supporting Grand Central Bakery’s mission to serve our customers delicious, authentic food made from high quality local and sustainable ingredients. The Café Manager is key to developing the people, process, and accountability to help GCB cafés thrive. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and development of café employees; maximizing sales; and ensuring profitability. Inspires and motivates café team members to provide exceptional products and outstanding customer service. Experience as the general manager of a restaurant/cafe, including significant front of house experience, is highly preferred.

Location: 7501 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Salary: $77,968.80 full-time, annual equivalent plus bonus potential

Supervision: This position reports to directly to the Area Café Manager.

Schedule: As a full-time, exempt employee, the Café Manager typically works 5 days a week with flexibility to adjust schedule around special projects and may be required to work extra hours and/or days on an irregular basis due to unforeseen circumstances and emergencies. In order to provide appropriate coverage for the café, the Café Manager and the Assistant Café Manager work offset schedules. The Café Manager has either Sunday and Monday or Friday and Saturday as their regularly scheduled days off (weekend) with the Assistant Cafe Manager having the other two days. Regularly scheduled weekends may not be 'split' and must be two days in a row. Integral to their team, the Café Manager balances administrative duties with time scheduled on the floor as a high functioning crew member.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Must be at least 18 years old
Ability to read, write, and speak English required
Maintains a valid Food Handler's Card at all times and follows health department regulations at all times.
Intermediate computer skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word or comparable programs required
Proficiency in Retail Point-Of-Sale (Square preferred), and HRIS/ATS/Payroll systems with aptitude and curiosity to learn new systems required.
Experience coaching, training, and mentoring teams required; 3 or more years’ experience managing in a restaurant environment; fast casual experience preferred.
Knowledge of all health department regulations concerning food service required.
Experience and expertise in all floor positions – customer service, barista and sandwich production. Pastry production experience a plus.
Knowledge and skills to analyzing profit and loss statements and overall financial performance required.
Experience with and enthusiasm for Open Book Management principles preferred.