General Manager (GM) Federal Way WA

Join 85°C Bakery Cafe as an General Manager!

Lead a store, grow a team, and own the results.

At 85°C Bakery Cafe, we bring together the craft of baking and a genuine passion for hospitality. We're a global bakery cafe known for our fresh-baked breads, signature cakes, and specialty drinks and we're growing across the U.S. We believe great teams build great stores, and we grow our leaders from within.

As a General Manager, you own the overall success of your store, its sales, profitability, team, and guest experience. You'll build and develop a high-performing team, manage the business end to end, and serve as the bridge between your store and the corporate team.

What You'll Do

• Own your store's overall performance including sales, profitability, team, and guest experience.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing management team and staff.
• Manage store financials (P&L), labor, and operations to meet targets.
• Serve as the link between your store and the corporate team.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, service, and cleanliness.

What We're Looking For

• 2 years of store or restaurant management experience.
• High school diploma required; AA degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
• Experience leading high-volume operations and supervising 10 team members.
• Strong business acumen including P&L, labor, and scheduling, plus proven leadership.
• Full-time availability, including holidays, nights and weekends.

Growth & Development

We promote from within and invest in your development. Many of our managers started behind the counter. Wherever you begin, you'll find a clear path forward, cross-training opportunities, and the support to help you take the next step.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training and ongoing leadership development
• Employee discount and complimentary bakery products
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Real opportunities for advancement and internal promotion

The performance bonus is offered as potential or target earnings, not guaranteed pay. It is performance-based and varies by store results, team size, and eligibility. Benefits vary by role, scheduled hours, and location; HR will confirm specific eligibility.

How to Apply

Ready to join us? Apply today through this listing, or visit a store near you to learn more. We can't wait to meet you.

85°C Bakery Cafe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures of coolers and freezers. Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Why Join 85°C Bakery Cafe?

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Career advancement and promotion-from-within culture
• Hands-on leadership development and training
• Opportunity to lead a growing global brand
• Supportive team environment focused on excellence and continuous growth

If you're ready to lead a successful team, make an impact, and grow your career with one of the world's leading bakery cafe brands, apply today and become part of the 85°C Bakery Cafe family!

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