Café Manager / Cook

at  Halfmoon Bay General Store

OUR COMPANY:

The Halfmoon Bay General Store, a community cornerstone for over ninety years, is a family-owned business that prides itself in employee retention and strong customer relations. With summer tourism being a key driver, most of our sales occur between June and September. We are currently undergoing a full rebuild, set to be completed by summer 2025. Along with an upgraded grocery store, we are introducing uncomplicated café style food service in a hybrid business model.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent product knowledge and ability to keep up with food trends and new products.
• Maintain good vendor relationships, develop new ones.
• Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient in costing and managing inventory
• Demonstrated decision-making ability, able to prioritize.
• Proficiency with email and operations-related applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Food Handlers certificate
• Serving it right (can be completed online before start date)
• Certification in any hospitality or culinary program is a bonus
• 3+ years working in a culinary field
• 6+ months in a management capacity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, hobart mixer, box cutters.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Daily food production of baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, paninis, soups etc.
• Display and maintain food counter layout and product merchandising.
• Ensure accuracy of store signage with regards to pricing
• Create and cost out standardized recipes
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner
• Ensure all prepared items are properly labeled, covered and rotated
• Work with the owners for forecasting and goal setting
• Place weekly orders for ingredients and supplies under budget
• Ensure all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing.
• Function as point person in absence of store manager.
• Follow all regulatory guidelines
• Comply with the Health and Safety and Food Safety policies
• Maximize sales and gross profit through effective and creative merchandising