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General Manager

Corner Bakery Cafe

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Bakery, Banking Services, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Canvassing, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Catering Services, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Device Drivers, Driver's License, Employee Orientation, Event Management, Expense Management, Food Delivery, Food Flavor, Food Presentation, Food Safety, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Leadership, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, New Store Openings, Operations Management, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, People Management, Point of Sale (POS) Systems, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Promotional Programs, Restaurant, Sales, ServSafe Certification, Spanish Language, Store Closing, System Start-Up, Telephone Skills, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
Today
Description:
• Competitive Pay
• Extensive and detailed paid training
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Real Advancement Opportunities

General Managers are responsible for the entire Cafe operation. This includes, but is not limited to the hiring, orientation, training and management of 25-50 employees and 2-5 assistant and shift managers, operational budgets exceeding one million dollars, restaurant inventory, operational spending and managing cash flows (i.e. their operation's P&L)

General Managers open 70% of the time, close 20% of the time and work a mid-shift about 10% on average. During their workday, they will be responsible for the startup of equipment and processes, banking activities, delivering food, working different stations in the operation as needed as well as ordering and receiving food items and restaurant supplies. Cash handling and following/completion of all systems.

General Managers are directly involved with guest relations, supporting and contributing to company objectives and strategies, assisting with opening other stores and assisting their Area Director (AD) with promotions and marketing window rollouts.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for managing employees
• Responsible for guest relations - recovery and sales building
• Responsible for inventory including ordering and receipt
• Delivers food - more frequently during peak hours of operation
• Responsible for start-up of equipment and processes (opening shift)
• Responsible for shut down and closing store (closing shift)
• Manages/follows up on cash handling systems and deposits
• Responsible for administration of the new hire orientation
• Responsible for accurate reporting of numbers
• Analyzing business results, formulating action plans, following up on plans already in place
• Responsible for cost control (P&L)/manages cash flow
• Conducts employee meetings
• Solves problems as they arise
• Manages safety committee and food safety
• Responsible for hiring and orientation of new employees
• Manages the catering operations including the Safe Driver Program
• Coaches and develops employees at all levels
• Maintains CORE evaluation standards
• Knowledgeable in Human Resources
• Supports and contributes to company objectives and strategy
• Assists with opening other stores
• Executes company promotions, initiatives and rollouts
• Responsible for management development
• Smiling, friendly demeanor

Secondary Functions:
• Attend General Manager meetings for area/market
• Helps with other positions in the Cafe
• Assists with other stores as needed
• Assists Area Director with administrative duties
• Open new locations as needed
• Answers phones/take orders as needed
• Delivers food to guests as needed
• Executes Catering Sales Initiatives as necessary, including but not limited to:
Daily guest call backs
Menu drops
Community event coordination and execution
Menu presentations and food tastings
Identifying sales leads through active territory canvassing

Requirements:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• State Foodhandler card and ServSafe certification
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Corner Bakery Cafe restaurant operations position or similar concept experience showing ability to lead and execute restaurant operations
• Possess strong guest service and communication skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Completion of CBC Management Training Program
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and POS - Point of Sale systems
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Formal Leadership training experience such as Situational Self Leadership, Situational Leadership II a plus
• Must have a valid driver's license with proof of insurance and be able to consistently pass an MVR

Additional Info:
We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer.
We follow all Ban the Box and Fair Chance hiring guidelines per federal and local laws.

About the Company

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Corner Bakery Cafe

Welcome to our amazing team of employees that we affectionately call “BREADHEADS”. Corner Bakery is filled to the brim with passionate “BREADHEADS”, creative thinkers, overachievers, and folks having a blast doing what they do best – helping others. We started as a small bakery supplying artisan breads and over time we have evolved into a neighborhood gathering spot serving up made-to-order breakfasts, lunches, dinners and everything in between. You will find real kitchens where over 40 types of fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables are chopped daily. You’ll see the stove’s open flames where eggs are scrambled to order, salads being hand-tossed and ovens going all day long, filling the cafes with the aroma of freshly baked breads and sweets. Our passionate and welcoming “BREADHEADS” are the heart and soul of our brand, making our guests feel at home and connected to their neighborhoods.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Restaurant/Food Services
FOUNDED
1991
WEBSITE
https://www.cornerbakerycafe.com/

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