Small but growing wholesale bakery specializing in French-based pies, cakes and quiches needs a Café Manager to open and manage our new retail cafe business. The café will be a grab and go concept serving locally roasted coffee, our core baked goods and other items including sandwiches, chips, drinks, and merchandise. A professional individual with 3-5 years of experience in managing a café or retail food establishment is required. The café will be open for breakfast and lunch only, 7 days a week.

Essential duties and responsibilities of the Café Manager include but are not limited to:

-To manage all café daily operations.

-To recruit, hire, train and supervise café staff.

-Manage all staff schedules and ensure all NYS and Federal employment laws are being adhered to.

-Source all ingredients, inventory, and merchandise for sale from vendors.

-Manage stock of condiments and merchandise for sale and use on shelving, coolers, and freezers.

-Receive supplies & ingredients and verify the correct items and quantities are delivered and delivered in acceptable condition.

-To prepare, or manage the preparation, of all products for sale. This includes the development and creation of menu items (i.e. sandwiches, salads, soups, etc.) with current popular market food trends.

-Manage café budget and all operating costs.

-Handling of any cash, deposits and end of day operations with POS devices and equipment.

-Manage Customer feedback and service for all recommendations and complaints.

-Develop marketing plans to promote the café and sales.

-Manage and monitor social media and advertising.

-Maintain and repair all equipment as needed with vendors.

-Maintain sanitary conditions and cleanliness of facility, including storage, at all times.

-Adhere to FDA and/or NYS Dept. of Agriculture requirements and inspections.

-Assist with any other projects and needs of the business as requested.

Experience and Skillsets:

-3-5 years of managing a café or small eating establishment.

-Knowledge of FDA and NYS Dept. of Agriculture food safety requirements and regulations.

-Must exhibit knowledge of email and computing skills adequate for business operations.

-Effective communication skills.

-Willingness to learn.

Benefits:

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year based on experience and skillsets.

-PTO to include paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days (where applicable).

-Simple IRA matched by Company (up to 2% of earnings).

-Health insurance is not currently available.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Restaurant type:

• Bakery

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cafe/Retail Food: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kingston, NY 12401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person