Hourly Assistant Manager

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc•San Francisco, CA

19h•$26•Onsite

About The Position

At Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate. Our commitment to Making Life A Bite Better inspires both our products and the way we do business. We support personal and professional growth, recognizing that each employee’s contribution directly impacts Ghirardelli’s growth and success. Join our dynamic team and help shape Ghirardelli's future. Immediate openings, ability to start in days!! Ghirardelli's employees are the face of our company. They set us apart from other retailers. They are ambassadors of our brand and over the past 48 years, our Restaurant and Retail division has evolved from a single soda fountain and retail store in Ghirardelli Square into a dynamic department, with over 700 colleagues. We believe our vision is changing the way the consumer experiences chocolate and our objective is to be America's #1 premium chocolate company. The Supervisor will be responsible and accountable for various aspects of managing our store and upholding the high standards of the company and its reputation. The supervisor will help the general manager and his or her management team to ensure that the store operates in a way that helps deliver excellent customer service, maximizes financial return, and fosters an environment that makes Ghirardelli a great place to work for our employees. Looking to grow your career in a dynamic, international setting? Join the Lindt & Sprüngli Group! Together, we thrive to achieve our bold ambitions, powered by our purpose and unique culture of community and mutual support – rooted in a proud tradition, yet always evolving to stay ahead and set new standards. Across our diverse local teams, we think globally and act locally – empowering people to grow, take ownership and shape a sustainable future together. We are a responsible “employer of choice” who provides an inspiring people experience. Together, we build trust, drive innovation, and grow – as individuals and as a business. Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 180 years. The long-established Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate category. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 41 subsidiaries and branch offices in around 620 of its own stores as well as via a network of around 100 distributors around the globe. With around 15,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.92 billion in 2025.

Requirements

One or more years of related experience in a fast-paced restaurant or retail environment
Six or more months as a supervisor preferred
Clear, professional, and effective oral and written communication
Team-building skills of empathy, rapport-building, delegation, and empowerment
Ability to manage time effectively and be self-directed under minimal supervision
Ability to conduct evidence-based business forecasting for sales and resource needs
Familiarity with point of sale systems, such as MICROS
Knowledge of restaurant or retail management techniques

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures the well-being of store and its employees through effective management of safety and risk, including prevention, escalation, and response
Effectively and timely communicates with all levels of the organization by following company standards of team-building, recognition, and professionalism
Works closely with store personnel, general manager, store and division management teams, and Ghirardelli corporate liaisons, such as human resources, IT, finance, and payroll
Effectively prioritizes daily store activities under the direction of the general manager
Manages operations of total sales floor or sales units (e.g., cash/wrap, retail, or fountain areas) and ensures Chocolateers and optimizing resources and strategically placed
Serves a principal point of contact with Corporate employees and outside vendors if no management members are present at the store, especially while covering absences, vacations, and leaves
Upholds the values of exemplary customer service by modeling behavior and leadership
Monitors sales and labor cost issues in real-time with a goal to maximize profitability without sacrificing customer service
Responds in a timely manner to all escalated customer service issues
Maintains high standards of cleanliness, food/product safety, and branding requirements, including monitoring of communications with guests regarding allergens ensuring company policy is strictly followed
Properly uses MICROS system and its functionality
Assists with payroll, scheduling, interviewing, selection, in-service training, under the auspices of the general manager and in conjunction with the human resources and payroll departments
Develops Chocolateers using coaching, mentoring, and empowerment practices
Handles basic Chocolateer employee relations functions, including discipline or suspensions as needed under the direction of the general manager
Serves as a general resource and role model for Chocolateers