THE PICNIC BASKET

Local Sourcing | Sustainability | Food & Community

https://www.thepicnicbasketsc.com/

The Picnic Basket is our bustling beachfront cafe located near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. We are fast paced, and dedicated to simple, delicious food and treats, sourced from local farmers, foragers and food artisans. Our offerings are handcrafted with love and made fresh every day with real ingredients.

The Cafe and Market Manager Position:

The Glass Jar, Inc. is looking for a hands-on, dynamic Cafe and Market Manager who is a passionate leader and thinker, capable of independently operating The Picnic Basket, our newly expanded business operation.

The Cafe and Market Manager actively directs their team in defining, managing, coordinating, and setting the standard for all sales, service and operations. The Cafe and Market Manager is comfortable with taking full responsibility of the restaurant needs. The Cafe and Market Manager is available on a consistent and reliable basis to meet all Picnic Basket needs and staffing needs as they arise. This hands-on position upholds and models our high standards of excellence in both product and service.

The Cafe and Market Manager works closely with Upper Management to achieve business objectives at the restaurant level by implementing strategy through skillful execution and effective leadership. A strong sense of ownership is required to succeed in this role, as well as the ability to build and nurture vital relationships with team members, vendors, patrons and the surrounding community.

The Picnic Basketis locally owned and operated byThe Glass Jar, Inc., a farm-to-table restaurant group founded and based in Santa Cruz, CA.The Glass Jar, Inc.is the management company forThe Penny Ice Creamery,The Picnic Basket, and various community events.

At The Glass Jar, Inc., we are nimble and committed to continually growing our businesses to offer the latest and greatest product and experience to our guests. Our company builds on a strong foundation of thoroughly researched and developed business plans and operational systems. This foundation allows us room to consistently reflect and explore how to improve and optimize.

Requirements

-Managerial experience in a food service establishment.

-Ability to work 40 hours a week consistently. Able to work weekdays, weekends and holidays.

-Demonstrates the ability to prioritize, while being detail-oriented.

-Ability to lead, support, direct, and collaboratively build the Picnic Basket team.

-Has an interest in managing shops that strive to be a nexus for community and local, sustainable food.

-Has an interest or current participation in the local food movement.

Benefits

-Competitive Compensation

-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

-Paid Time Off

-CalSavers Retirement Savings Program

-Opportunities for Advancement

-Discounts & Partnerships at Select Local Businesses

-Company Outings and Events

-Employee Referral Program

-Hands-On & Paid Training

-Shift Meals & Coffee!