Assistant General Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAssistant General ManagerParis Baguette – Bethesda, MD$55,000/year + Bonus | Career Growth OpportunityAbout UsACK F&B operates a growing group of Paris Baguette bakery cafés across Maryland and Virginia. We are building a disciplined, customer-focused hospitality company with strong operating systems and opportunities for leaders to grow as we expand.This is a great opportunity for someone looking for more responsibility, career advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career in the hospitality industry.We are looking for someone who wants more than just their next job. The right candidate will have the opportunity to develop into a General Manager and potentially a multi-unit leadership role as additional locations open.Position SummaryThe Assistant General Manager will work closely with the General Manager and ownership team to support daily café operations, employee training, customer service, product quality, cleanliness, inventory, scheduling, reporting, and overall store performance.This is a hands-on leadership position. You will work alongside the team, solve problems, coach employees, enforce standards, improve procedures, and help drive the performance of the store.For someone who wants to advance in hospitality, this role offers meaningful responsibility and direct exposure to ownership and senior management. You will gain experience not only in daily operations, but also in the business side of managing and growing multiple bakery café locations.The position requires flexibility, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and additional hours when business needs require it.Who We Are Looking ForWe are looking for someone who demonstrates:Leadership potential – motivated to grow into a General Manager or multi-unit role.Accountability – takes ownership, follows through, and looks for solutions.Grit – handles pressure and stays focused when operations become challenging.Adaptability – accepts feedback and learns quickly.Discipline – follows standards and completes responsibilities consistently.Customer service excellence – understands how great hospitality turns first-time guests into regular customers.Communication – communicates clearly and proactively with management and employees.Reliability – punctual, dependable, and consistent.Ownership mentality – willing to step outside a narrow job description when needed to help the store succeed.Career mindset – wants to grow with a company that is actively expanding.Experience with local marketing, catering, promotions, loyalty programs, or social media is a strong plus.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the General Manager in all aspects of daily bakery café operations.Maintain high standards for customer service, cleanliness, product quality, and guest experience.Lead by example and work alongside employees during busy periods.Train, coach, and develop employees.Delegate tasks and follow up to ensure completion.Assist with employee scheduling and performance management.Manage POS systems and support catering and special orders.Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, product availability, and waste control.Complete required daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.Track sales, labor, inventory, waste, and operational issues.Support health inspection readiness and food-safety compliance.Communicate issues promptly to the General Manager and ownership team.Help improve operating procedures and systems.Support promotions, community outreach, and sales-driving initiatives.Assume General Manager responsibilities when needed.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required; college preferred.2–4 years of food service, café, restaurant, bakery, hospitality, or retail management experience preferred.Previous supervisory or management experience strongly preferred.Strong customer service and hospitality skills required.Strong organizational and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.POS experience required; Toast experience is a plus.Basic Excel or spreadsheet experience preferred.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Must be dependable, punctual, accountable, and comfortable taking responsibility.Must be willing to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.Must be willing to complete required paid training.Must be comfortable working hands-on in all areas of the café.Career GrowthWe want this role to be more than an Assistant General Manager position.An Assistant General Manager who demonstrates strong command of store operations, develops the team, and consistently achieves operating goals will be considered for advancement to General Manager.Advancement will generally be evaluated after approximately 9–12 months of demonstrated performance, based on readiness and results.Performance factors include:Strong customer satisfaction and reviews.Passing corporate operational and food-safety audits.Consistent execution of company standards.Achievement of sales and operating targets.Employee development and retention.Accurate and timely reporting.Ability to independently lead the operation.As ACK F&B continues to expand across Maryland and Virginia, successful General Managers may also have opportunities to advance into multi-unit or Regional Manager roles, supporting multiple stores, developing managers, and assisting with future store openings.Compensation & Benefits$55,000 annual salary plus bonus opportunityPaid trainingApproved training-related expenses covered by the companyMedical, dental, and vision benefits may be available based on eligibilityDiscounted meals during shiftsBirthday cake benefitDirect exposure to ownership and senior managementSignificant hands-on management experienceClear advancement potential to General Manager and multi-unit leadershipIf you are looking to take on more responsibility, strengthen your leadership skills, learn the business side of hospitality, and build a long-term career with a growing company, we would like to hear from you.