Cafe General Manager [Full Time] at Bread Alone Bakery

Town of Woodstock, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

92000.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Staff Training, Scheduling, Food Safety, Sanitation, Labor Management, Payroll Accuracy, Inventory Management, Cost Control, Financial Metrics Analysis, Customer Service, Operational Compliance, POS Systems, SOP Development, Hospitality Management, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description Cafe General Manager Lead the Woodstock Café team at Bread Alone, a beloved Hudson Valley bakery and café brand in The Most Famous Small Town in America. At Bread Alone, our cafés are busy, welcoming spaces where quality, hospitality, and community connection come together. We are looking for an experienced General Manager to lead the Woodstock Café, support a strong team culture, and keep daily operations running safely, consistently, and successfully. This is a hands-on leadership role. The General Manager works alongside the team during busy periods, supports supervisors and café professionals, maintains strong service flow, and helps create a clean, organized, and inviting café experience for every guest. The Woodstock Café also includes an important guest-facing property experience, including front and back patio outdoor seating, guest flow, property presentation, and future property development in partnership with Hospitality leadership. Salary: $72,000–$92,000 annually, based on experience Location: Woodstock, NY Full Benefits for FTEs: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, plus participation in our new Employee Stock Options Program after 1,000 hours! 401(k) Match: Up to 4% after 6 months Tuition Support: Up to $2,000/year Paid Time Off: 56 hrs of wellness time and 120 hours of PTO per year Requirements What Makes a Great GM 5 or more years of management experience in a restaurant, café, bakery, food service, or hospitality leadership role Proven ability to lead, train, coach, schedule, recognize, and retain a busy guest facing team Strong, calm leadership in a fast paced café environment with changing service needs A clear understanding of food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and operational compliance standards Experience managing labor, payroll accuracy, inventory, ordering, cash handling, cost control, and daily operating routines Comfort reviewing sales, labor, waste, profitability, and other key operating metrics Genuine interest in organic food, bread, coffee, hospitality, and community connection Respect for and comfort with a diverse and inclusive workplace What You’ll Do Lead daily Woodstock Café operations to deliver consistent hospitality, strong service flow, and a welcoming guest experience Maintain Bread Alone standards for food, beverage, merchandising, cleanliness, product quality, service speed, and café presentation Oversee the daily upkeep of the Woodstock property, including front and back patio seating, guest flow, and property presentation Hire, train, coach, recognize, and hold accountable supervisors and café professionals Create and manage schedules, respond to call outs and time off requests, support labor efficiency, and ensure accurate payroll review Partner with Hospitality leadership to manage sales, labor, cost control, waste, profitability, and performance goals Oversee ordering, inventory management, product availability, cash handling, POS and online ordering processes Develop and reinforce SOPs, checklists, training tools, and operating routines for front and back of house execution Communicate product, equipment, staffing, guest, and operational needs promptly and partner across departments to resolve issues Respond to guest feedback professionally and use feedback to improve service, standards, and the guest experience Workweek Expectations Full time, on site leadership role Flexible availability required, including weekends, holidays, early mornings, and occasional adjusted hours based on business needs Hands on floor leadership is expected during busy service periods Occasional extra coverage may be needed during peak periods or special events, with schedules planned in advance whenever possible Why Join Us? At Bread Alone, you will lead a well respected Woodstock café, inspire a talented team, and help shape the guest experience in a community focused location with meaningful room for continued growth. If you are a hospitality leader who values both people and performance, we want to hear from you. Perks and Benefits Competitive pay Health Insurance Dental Insurance Company Paid Vision Insurance Company Paid Life Insurance Supplemental benefit options 401(k) with company match Company-Wide Bonus Plan Employee Stock Ownership Program Employee Discounts Company Events Paid Time Off Professional Development Programs Referral Program Anniversary recognition program Opportunities for Growth Flexible schedules Apply today to lead the team at our Woodstock Café and help us continue our tradition of quality, service, and community connection. Bread Alone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. We will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and for religious observances, provided that such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the company.

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations of the Woodstock Café to ensure consistent hospitality, service flow, and property presentation. Manage the team through hiring, training, and scheduling while partnering with leadership to meet profitability and performance goals.