About the Role
The Assistant General Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of a designated Milk Bar Bakery, supporting, managing, and developing team members to exceed business goals.
Responsibilities
- Uphold a high standard of bakery operations ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
- Manage the financial performance of the Bakery Revenue, Labor, and COGS.
- Prepare Milk Bar products, prioritizing taste and quality.
- Track sales against budget and execute strategies for increasing sales.
- Manage and track voids, discounts, and financial inconsistencies.
- Monitor inventory and replenish stock, adjusting pars to eliminate waste.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize the use of external technicians.
- Comply with and enforce DOH regulations and Milk Bar GMP standards.
- Follow and lead company dress code and hygiene practices.
- Uphold Milk Bar, local, state, and federal requirements for inspections.
- Meet with direct supervisor weekly with a prepared agenda and attend weekly Bakery meetings.
- Ensure team members utilize operational and training materials.
- Maintain and enforce daily checklists, including temperature logs, FIFO, soft serve, deep clean tasks, and AM/PM checklists.
- Oversee all menu changes and ensure proper implementation.
- Communicate menu changes to delivery and pickup services.
- Address facilities, tech, and art requests with corresponding departments.
- Lead staff development and succession planning.
- Provide ongoing feedback, establish performance expectations, and ensure optimal team placement.
- Support GM on staffing plans, including interviewing, hiring, training, and addressing disciplinary matters.
- Manage team environment and provide timely response to team needs.
- Support with payroll and scheduling, anticipating changes based on needs and seasonality.
- Ensure all staffing needs are met while meeting the budget.
- Manage attendance, call outs, and latenesses.
- Maintain legal compliance with all relevant EEO, labor, HR, wage, and food safety laws.
- Manage team contests.
- Demonstrate a commitment to service by prioritizing the guest experience and creating personalized moments.
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the designated Bakery.
- Foster and promote a strong work culture and #MilkBarLife, upholding brand service standards.
- Monitor, measure, respond, and correct any incorrect customer interactions.
- Fully understand and exhibit the Milk Bar ethos, embody core values, inspire celebration, and create magic.
- Serve as a brand ambassador internally and externally.
- Coach, guide, and support the team to provide an exceptional customer experience.
- Maintain brand identity in all interactions.
- Address and resolve all customer issues at the Bakery, on Social Media, and through the Customer Experience department.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of managerial/supervisory experience, preferably in the hospitality or food industry.
- Food handler card required.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Self-starter capable of identifying and executing necessary changes.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to solve problems independently and delegate as needed.
- Ability to build relationships and embrace change.
- Must be able to safely lift up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for shifts.
- Regular in-person attendance is an essential function and requirement of this position.
Skills
- Leadership
- Decision making
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Delegation
- Relationship building
- Embracing change
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Staff development
- Customer service
Experience Level
- 2-3 years managerial/supervisory experience
About the Company
- Milk Bar Bakery
