New Cafe Opening Production Manager
On-site · Houston, Texas, United States or Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
New Cafe Opening Production Manager will lead Back of House teams (cakers, bakers, sandwich and salad makers) during cafe openings, ensuring best practices, high-quality production, and consistent execution of standards. Responsibilities include directing production levels with the General Manager, optimizing staffing and scheduling for openings, teaching inventory management and COGS goals, guiding end-of-month inventory, teaching ordering/receiving processes, and upholding sanitation and food safety. Will coach, recognize, and develop Back of House staff, work with Training and Development on post-opening learning, and support multi-location openings with extended hours as needed. Requires 5+ years of restaurant/bakery café experience, an adaptive leadership style, emotional intelligence, strong communication, and a passion for brand values; must be able to travel to current corporate and franchise locations and proposed openings. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401K, PTO, and a high-performance culture.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Restaurant experience, Bakery Café experience preferred
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
- Ability to manage inventory, scheduling, and training for Back of House teams
- Knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards
- Ability to travel to openings and support locations
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