Would you say customer service is a passion of yours? Have you been working in the craft food and beverage industry and are looking for a new opportunity to be challenged and grow? Do you have a knack for motivating others? Hone your leadership skills in an environment that focuses on community, development, and delicious food!
The Assistant Cafe Manager role is an integral part of the efficient, enthusiastic team that makes Grand Central Bakery’s vibrant cafes such wonderful spaces to be in. The Assistant Cafe Manager is passionate about serving delicious food and drink to a community of loyal customers. They support the Cafe Manager to coach and develop employees, as well as maintain awareness and expertise in all areas of the cafe. The Assistant Cafe Manager often leads in training and can be the Person in Charge (PIC) for all parts of the day.
Location: Fremont-Mississippi Cafe, 714 N. Fremont Street, Portland, OR 97227
Rate of Pay: This position pays $19.01 per hour plus tips.
- Tips average $7.00 - $9.00 an hour.
Schedule: Est. 8-hour shifts. Must be able to work on Sundays and Mondays as well as maintain the ability to work weekends and holidays which is required.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 18 years of age or older
- Ability to read, write, and speak English required
- Maintains food handler’s card – new hires are expected to have a valid card by their first date of work
- Basic math skills required
- Experience in food service and leadership preferred
- Order and inventory management experience, including managing daily sales/pars as well as order systems preferred
- Must display professionalism and personality with customers
Physical requirements include but are not limited to:
- The Assistant Cafe Manager is required to stand for 100% of the shift and may require lifting and carrying items up to 20 lbs.
- The role necessitates working in a loud environment with frequent interruptions.
- This position works in a building containing a bakery and is constantly exposed to wheat flour dust and other grain dusts (rye, corn, oat).
What We Do
Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities.
As a Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.
Visit our seven Portland and three Seattle bakery-cafes for sandwiches, salads and baked goods made with the best local & sustainable ingredients. Find our award-winning breads at select markets and top restaurants around the region. Menus and locations at www.grandcentralbakery.com.
We hire for passion and shared values, offer competitive wages and excellent benefits, and celebrate and reward hard work with growth and development opportunities. We believe in business as a force for good. You too? Consider joining our team!