Assistant ManagerPreston MIT

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Continued growth and expansion gives us an opportunity to say: LA FARM BAKERY WANTS YOU ON OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM! We’d love for you to learn about our passion for bread and our commitment to quality and tradition.

At La Farm Bakery, the bar is high! We’re looking for top talent to play an integral role in our local, authentic European Bread Bakery – and we give much in return. To supplement competitive pay, we provide group medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance; paid time off; upward career mobility; and, of course, discounts on our super tasty products!

This position is a 6-week training. Upon the completion of training, you will qualify for:

• Store Manager

• Cafe Manager

• Assistant General Manager

Here's a little bit about the ideal candidate. You will possess:

Passion for developing and coaching managers and leaders

Proven skills in systems training and management compliance.

Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal to ensure understanding.

4-6 years food service leadership

Bakery experience a plus.

Strong analytical ability and math proficiency to monitor performance of daily operations.

Ability to solve business-related problems quickly and efficiently.

Passion for quality

Excellent organizational skills (detail oriented, goal oriented, follow through)

Great relationship building skills and positive demeanor.

Exceptional customer service skills

Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Some specific responsibilities of this role include:

Training/coaching/developing supervisors to the La Farm systems and values.

Promote a positive work environment that encourages engagement, motivation and productivity.

Manage retail and café staff.

Identify staff goals and objectives, set clear expectations and follow-up.

Partner with HR to address people and compliance issues.

Embody La Farm values through action, example and communication: Exceed Customer Expectations, Quality, Dignity, Community, Learning, Teaching and Innovation

Help develop new items, bring progressive approach, ensure product freshness, innovations and new trends, and perform competitive checking.

Increase sales to meet and exceed company goals.

Achieve sales, food cost and expense objectives; maximize sales through merchandising, special promotions, marketing and signage.

Other Duties as Assigned:

The statements contained herein reflect general details of the job’s principal functions, knowledge and skills requirements, and scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of job requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Read on to learn more about La Farm Bakery! Our loaves are hand-crafted daily in a variety flavors, shapes, and sizes. The entire production process occurs on-site, from the hand-shaping and slow-rising of the bread, to the exact moment it comes out of our specialty European stone-hearth oven. La Farm has been recognized as one of the leading bakeries in the US – and Lionel, owner and Master Baker at La Farm, has been recognized as a semi-finalist for Outstanding Baker in the James Beard Foundation Awards. Our cafe menu includes breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options that often lead to lines out our doors!

Physical setting:

Bakery

Casual dining restaurant

Coffee shop

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Day shift

Weekend availability

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Shift:

10-hour shift

Weekly day range:

Monday to Friday

Rotating weekends