Bakery Assistant Manager (AM) Salmon Creek, WA

WINPIN 85 INVESTMENTS LLC•Vancouver, WA

21d•$25 - $27

About The Position

The Assistant Manager helps lead 85°C Bakery Cafe store operations, with responsibility for achieving sales and profitability goals, developing people, and maintaining high standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. The role supports the company’s vision and directives, connects store operations with corporate direction, and fosters clear communication among staff. The Assistant Manager is expected to promote an owner mentality among managers and help build a cohesive, high-performing team. The position requires familiarity with daily store operations from opening through closing, as well as the ability to supervise a high-volume store and its employees. Store associates are expected to cross-train in Bread, Cake, POS, and Bar departments. The work involves moderate physical activity, including nearly continuous standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, reaching overhead, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Employees may encounter extreme temperatures in coolers and freezers.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least two years of store management experience in a bakery, restaurant, or fast-food business.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, confidence, and the ability to clearly communicate complex information.
In-depth understanding of 85°C products and future concepts.
Demonstrated success in training, operations development, and customer service.
Experience managing high-volume stores and directly supervising ten or more employees.
Ability to work full-time, including nights and weekends.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, nearly continuous standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Hospitality Management or a related field.

Responsibilities

Meet and exceed sales and profitability objectives.
Support the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse pool of talent.
Deliver the highest level of customer service to each guest.
Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, health, and safety.
Monitor and meet performance standards, including company policies, core values, and standard operating procedures.
Develop people and help create a cohesive, high-performing management team and staff.
Maintain open communication among staff and liaise between store operations and corporate directives.
Support 85°C Bakery Cafe’s vision and directives.
Maintain and foster an owner mentality among oneself and subordinate managers.
Oversee store operations from opening through closing.
Ensure store associates cross-train in Bread, Cake, POS, and Bar departments.