Assistant General Manager

Fresh Baguette

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Washington, District of Columbia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Oversee daily store operations, including inventory management, staff training, and ensuring high standards of service quality. Foster team growth through mentorship while maintaining a clean, welcoming environment and driving customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of experience in a leadership role, such as shift leader or assistant manager, and possess a High School Diploma or GED. You are capable of performing physical tasks associated with a bakery environment and are available to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Food safety

Inventory management

Customer service

Scheduling

Hiring

Job Description

About The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant General Managers for our bakery cafes in the Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia area.

Locations Currently Hiring:

  • Fresh Baguette Rockville bakery cafe, 804 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
  • Fresh Baguette Germantown bakery cafe, 19548 Amaranth Drive Germantown, MD 20874
  • Fresh Baguette Georgetown bakery cafe, 1737 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
  • Fresh Baguette Penn Quarter bakery cafe, 575 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

When you become part of the team at Fresh Baguette, you become part of the personal connection that strengthens the relationship people have with our products. Every customer conversation we have or guidance we share is another opportunity for us to enrich their culinary journey.

When a person enters our bakery, it's a beginning of a relationship. And this team helps make sure that the relationship thrives. When customers visit Fresh Baguette, you'll put your own passions to work to help bring their ideas of French products to life. You might help one customer choose something for lunch, show another how to pair baguettes with their meal, or even save the day with an amazing pastry. If you have a talent for hands-on problem-solving, you can have address customers' needs to connect them with Fresh Baguette experiences they love. Roles include Baking, Barista, Sandwich Making, and Customer Service.

This is a full-time, hourly position designed for someone with a minimum of 1 year of experience in management or leadership roles. The ideal candidate will uphold Fresh Baguette’s core values including Integrity, Respect, Reliability, Teamwork, Commitment, and Customer Oriented. If you have a passion for coffee, bread, and delivering an exceptional customer experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You'll Do

  • Oversee daily store operations while ensuring the highest standards of service quality.
  • Delegate tasks effectively and support the team to ensure a smooth and efficient workload distribution.
  • Train team members on critical components such as food safety and product knowledge.
  • Lead by example, offering customers a warm, inviting, and top-tier experience in a clean and welcoming environment.
  • Support recruitment processes, including hiring and scheduling.
  • Foster team growth by mentoring and developing staff members.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Champion the love for French baked goods by sharing your passion with both staff and customers.
  • Demonstrate expertise in all tasks and activities within the store environment.
  • Complete inventory management and track stock levels to ensure product availability.
  • Promote Fresh Baguette’s core values and standards with integrity and enthusiasm.

Benefits 

  • Compensation: 22.00$ per hour to 23.00$ per hour including tips
  • Base pay starts at 16.00$ per hour with room for growth
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health and Dental Insurance after 90 days
  • 40% Employee Discount
  • No late nights
  • 401K and 401K Match
  • Free Lunch 
  • Anniversary Gift Card 
  • Exciting growth potential

Shifts

  • Our shifts typically start as early as 4:40AM and end as late as 7PM, 7 days per week. 
  • Morning shifts: 6AM-1PM
  • Afternoon shifts: 1PM-7PM
  • Baking shifts: 4:40AM to 1PM
  • 6-8 hour shift
  • 5 Days a week including Saturday and Sunday

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in an shift leader, supervisor, or assistant manager role.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Physical stamina and dexterity to work in demanding environments such as lifting 50lbs+, reaching, bending, standing for 8+ hours, etc.
  • Availability to work during busy peak periods such as Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.
  • Proven ability to delegate tasks effectively while maintaining high standards of service and operational efficiency.
  • A warm and inviting presence with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Passion for coffee, bread, and French baked goods.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Desire for continuous learning and personal development.
  • Experience in training and supporting team members on daily operational practices.
  • Hands-on experience in handling customer complaints and resolving issues.
  • Knowledge of local and national health and food safety codes, with the ability to enforce policies effectively.
  • Commitment to Fresh Baguette's core values: Integrity, Respect, Reliable, Team Player, Committed, and Customer Oriented.

Learn more about us at https://www.freshbaguette.net/

Fresh Baguette

Fresh Baguette brings the timeless craft of French baking to life, infused with innovation and creativity. Each day, our bakers prepare artisanal organic breads, scratch-made croissants, and hand-crafted pastries using only the finest ingredients. From the aroma of bread baking fresh all day to pastries as stunning as they are delicious, we create moments of pure indulgence. Born in America, with a growing number of bakery cafés in the Washington, D.C. area, Fresh Baguette proudly serves our communities with organic breads, viennoiseries, fresh sandwiches, fine pastries, and more. We also cater events of every size and partner wholesale with leading restaurants, select hotels, and retailers who share our passion for quality. Whether you’re stopping in for a morning croissant, sharing a spread of our signature Cro'gels with colleagues, or offering our breads and pastries to your own customers, our commitment to excellence never changes. Fresh Baguette is more than a bakery, it’s a team. And when you join us, you join people united by passion, creativity, and dedication to craft and service. We live our values every day: Integrity – Respect – Team Spirit – Reliability – Commitment – Customer Focus. From our people to our products, we believe in creating experiences that delight every sense and in sharing them with our community, partners, and team.
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