General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $27.00 - $30.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
Career Development

Job Description

Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC), operated by GSP Cakes, LLC, is a renowned bakery brand known for delivering high-quality cakes and exceptional customer service. As a vibrant member of the bakery industry, NbC emphasizes creating a warm and welcoming environment where guests can indulge in beautifully crafted cakes and experience outstanding hospitality. With a strong focus on community engagement and brand presentation, Nothing Bundt Cakes is committed to maintaining operational excellence, fostering a positive workplace atmosphere, and driving business profitability through effective team leadership and superior service.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1-3 years of leadership experience managing teams, business operations and the guest experience in the retail, hospitality or foodservice industries
  • demonstrated success in hiring and developing teams, creating a superior service environment and achieving financial objectives
  • experience in creating productivity goals, inventory par levels and team schedules, and managing costs
  • foodservice safety training certificate or required to obtain within 30 days of employment
  • basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on changing business demands

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • post-secondary education is a plus
  • 1-3 years of leadership experience managing teams, business operations and the guest experience in the retail, hospitality or foodservice industries
  • demonstrated success in hiring and developing teams, creating a superior service environment and achieving financial objectives
  • experience in creating productivity goals, inventory par levels and team schedules, and managing costs
  • foodservice safety training certificate or required to obtain within 30 days of employment
  • basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, with comfort in learning new technologies
  • understands basic retail math and P&L principles, including the specific levers that drive sales and profitability
  • has the ability to interpret and analyze business and financial data, identify areas of strength and improvement opportunity, and determine appropriate action plans to address issues
  • leads with an unwavering guest focus and exhibits strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, empower and motivate a team and communicate effectively in both oral and written form
  • excels at delegating duties, communicating clear expectations, directing others’ work and managing performance
  • is highly organized and resourceful, can balance multiple priorities and demonstrates strong follow-up skills
  • possesses strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to accurately assess situations and identify issues, develop possible solutions and take the appropriate courses of action
  • demonstrates strong learning agility, with a passion to grow and excel

Job Duties

  • Facilitates the opening and closing of the bakery, including cash-drawer balancing and bank deposits
  • manages special orders to fulfillment via web and email for individual guests and corporate accounts as well as large, complex orders and deliveries
  • works closely with the operations team to ensure sales productivity goals, cake production plan and team schedule, and adjusts bakery coverage based on changing business trends
  • manages and maintains inventory par levels based on production demand and sales forecast, monitors stock levels, processes weekly supply orders and conducts monthly inventory using R365
  • ensures NbC product, service, bakery environment and visual merchandising standards are consistently upheld and that all bakery operations adhere to food and health safety standards and NbC policies and procedures
  • responsible for store P&L and delivering key metrics results, including labor margins, controllable expenses, COGS, maintenance and supplies, to maximize profitability
  • performs administrative functions, including payroll processing, sales, labor and product inventory reporting, and basic accounting procedures
  • prioritizes the guest experience, models superior guest engagement and fosters a positive work environment
  • recruits and selects talent and ensures performance expectations are clearly communicated, and proper training is provided to execute responsibilities effectively and enable team members to thrive
  • engages frequently with team members to gain insight into workload and progress, address any challenges and course correct as needed
  • provides continuous coaching and follows up to develop team and manage performance
  • delivers constructive feedback, conducts quarterly reviews, and addresses any performance issues in a timely, effective manner
  • delegates important activities to the Assistant Manager, assigning specific responsibilities to support the ongoing leadership of the bakery team and operation
  • identifies future leaders and cross-trains team members as appropriate to build individual capabilities and ensure adequate bakery coverage
  • maintains hands-on knowledge of all bakery roles and steps in regularly to perform various responsibilities as business needs dictate
  • leads proactive community outreach to increase brand visibility in the market and engage in brand-aligned events while responding appropriately to external requests for NbC contributions
  • coordinates special event participation with local businesses, schools and other community organizers in the local community

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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