We are looking for a motivated, dependable, and hands-on Assistant Manager to join our Paris Baguette café team. The Assistant Manager plays a key role in supporting daily operations, leading the team, delivering exceptional customer service, and ensuring the café operates efficiently. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example, and is committed to maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
Assist with the daily operation of the café
Lead, coach, and support team members during each shift
Deliver exceptional customer service and professionally resolve guest concerns
Open and close the café following company procedures
Monitor food quality, cleanliness, and food safety standards
Manage inventory and place product and supply orders
Assist with scheduling and labor management
Train, coach, and develop new employees
Support barista, cashier, bakery, and café operations as needed
Ensure compliance with company policies and health department regulations
Maintain a clean, organized, and positive work environment
Qualifications
Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a café, bakery, restaurant, or similar food service environment preferred
Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required
Barista experience preferred
Knowledge of café and bakery operations
Experience with inventory management and product ordering
Reliable, punctual, and dependable
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well with others and foster a positive team environment
Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to work both opening and closing shifts
Basic computer and POS system experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive hourly pay
Employee discounts
Paid training
Growth and advancement opportunities
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Numbers & Facts
Location
Washington, DC
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Bakeryunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Espresso Makingunmatched
Food Qualityunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Food Servicesunmatched
Health Departmentunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Point of Sale (POS) Systemsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Quality Monitoringunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
ServSafe Certificationunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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