General Manager

Job Details Level: Management Job Location: Federal Way WA – Federal Way, WA 98003 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Salary Range: $30.75 – $31.25 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Any Job Category: Restaurant – Food Service

Lead a store, grow a team, and own the results.

At 85°C Bakery Cafe, we bring together the craft of baking and a genuine passion for hospitality. We're a global bakery cafe known for our fresh-baked breads, signature cakes, and specialty drinks and we're growing across the U.S. We believe great teams build great stores, and we grow our leaders from within.

What You'll Do

• Own your store's overall performance including sales, profitability, team, and guest experience.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing management team and staff.
• Manage store financials (P&L), labor, and operations to meet targets.
• Serve as the link between your store and the corporate team.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, service, and cleanliness.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of store or restaurant management experience.
• High school diploma required; AA degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
• Experience leading high-volume operations and supervising 10+ team members.
• Strong business acumen including P&L, labor, and scheduling, plus proven leadership.
• Full-time availability, including holidays, nights and weekends.

Growth & Development

We promote from within and invest in your development. Many of our managers started behind the counter. Wherever you begin, you'll find a clear path forward, cross-training opportunities, and the support to help you take the next step.

Compensation & Benefits

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training and ongoing leadership development
• Employee discount and complimentary bakery products
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Real opportunities for advancement and internal promotion

Compensation

Details

• Base Pay $30.75 – 31.25 per [hour], based on experience
• Performance Bonus Eligible for our team performance bonus, paid monthly
• Earning On Store sales, profitability, labor management, food-safety audits, and customer satisfaction
• Total Target Comp $[base] + up to ~$31,300 bonus / year annualized at full achievement.

The performance bonus is offered as potential or target earnings, not guaranteed pay. It is performance-based and varies by store results, team size, and eligibility. Benefits vary by role, scheduled hours, and location; HR will confirm specific eligibility.

Requirements for Physical Activity and Other Notes

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures of coolers and freezers. Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

85°C Bakery Cafe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Why Join 85°C Bakery Cafe?

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Career advancement and promotion-from-within culture
• Hands-on leadership development and training
• Opportunity to lead a growing global brand
• Supportive team environment focused on excellence and continuous growth