General Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Founded in 1987 on the made-from-scratch principles of founders Craig and Dawn Saxton, Specialty's Cafe and Bakery continues to hand-produce delicious culinary creations in each of our stores every day. Specialty's remains a family-run business, operating stores in Northern and Southern California, Washington State and Illinois. We serve as a local customer favorite, as well as a preferred corporate caterer for companies from start-ups to the Fortune 500.


We are currently looking to hire an experienced, energetic, team-oriented General Manager to run a cafe in our Peninsula region.

First, check out these amazing benefits:

• 40 to 50 hours work week, no late nights!
• Fantastic growth opportunities- we love to promote from within.
• Excellent starting salary plus an UNCAPPED QUARTERLY bonus program
• A hands-on, extensive training program.
• Company-subsidized medical and vision insurance, 100% company-paid dental, free life insurance and free long-term disability insurance.
• Two weeks of vacation plus time off for major holidays every year.
• And, most importantly, you will work in a family-like environment where your contribution is truly valued.

The Essential Functions of a Specialty’s GM:
· Operate the restaurant to Specialty’s Café & Bakery standards at all times
- Food Quality Standards
- Cleanliness & Organization Standards
- Service Standards
· Train and continue to develop Managers and Team Members
· Maintain balanced teams and communicate hiring needs to HR Recruiter
· Validate all Team Member training
· Perform coaching by conducting two quarterly 1on1s with all Managers
· Ensure recognition programs are effective in the café
· Create a positive, teamwork environment by promoting high morale and encouraging full Team involvement
· Ensure that Company Policy & Procedures are understood and followed through Performance Coaching & Follow Up
· Manage and attain all sales and financial targets for food, labor, and controllable costs
· Ensure Experience Evaluation audit standards are met
· Engage in direct communications with the Regional Manager and Home Office Departments
· Operate within the guidelines of our Company values

The Requirements/Education:
· Read, write and communicate effectively in English with all levels of the organization
· Physical requirements:
- Be physically able to work a ten (10) hour day or more while on your feet
- Climbing, reaching, walking, sitting, grasping, repetitive motions, visual acuity, hearing, and a great deal of smiling
- Able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs
- Work standing up for sustained periods of up to 4 hours
- Represent the Brand by maintaining a professional appearance
· Previous restaurant experience of at least 2 years at the GM Level or 90 days in position within Specialty’s Café & Bakery as a Kitchen Manager
· Intermittent travel - estimated at 30 business days a year
· Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Specialty’s Café & Bakery is an equal opportunity employer and offers an environment which treats all of our employees with mutual trust and respect. We encourage open and honest communication and recognize creativity.

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