Assistant Cafe Manager

Bon Appetit

Bon Appetit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage‑free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Café Manager to join our Bon Appetit team. The Assistant Café Manager plays a crucial role in the overall success and operational excellence of the café, acting as a pivotal leader in delivering world‑class service.

In this role, you will ensure adherence to our partner’s culture and guidelines, local Health Department regulations, and Bon Appetit’s unwavering standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation. Working closely alongside the Café Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the café, with a particular focus on the development, and performance management of our valued team members. You will be instrumental in motivating and directing every associate to achieve operational objectives, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and fostering a strong, collaborative relationship with our clients.

Bon Appetit is deeply committed to a culture of workplace and food safety, which you will champion every day! As the Assistant Café Manager, you will set the standard for responsible practices, ensuring the well‑being of you, our guests and our valued team members.

The Food program’s vision is to inspire and enable the world to make food choices and use food experiences to develop more sustainable lifestyles and communities. Apply now and become an integral part of our philosophy!

• Workplace & Food Safety:
  Rigorously manage safety standards, including meticulous allergen management, to ensure guest well‑being and total operational compliance.
• Culture of Safety:
  Attend monthly safety meetings, participate in rigorous safety inspections, and ensure that all daily operations meet or exceed corporate safety benchmarks.
• Exceptional Hospitality:
  Establish and maintain a consistent expectation of hospitality that is warm, inclusive, and genuinely engages our guests.
• Develop & Upskill Talent:
  Actively participate in the selection of team members and lead the ongoing training and professional development of the front‑of‑house staff.
• Financial Stewardship:
  Monitor and manage financial and budgetary responsibilities, ensuring that operational standards are met while maintaining fiscal efficiency.
• Administrative Compliance:
  Meet all timelines for payroll, service reports, accounts receivable, and human resources documentation as required.
• Digital Operations:
  Proficiently operate web‑based ordering systems, process customer requests, and manage menu updates.
• Collaborative Partnerships:
  Maintain a high level of communication and partnership with the Café Manager and client stakeholders to ensure the café’s objectives are consistently met.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree is preferred, not required.
• Safety Leadership:
  Demonstrated ability to drive and enhance a culture focused on Food and Workplace Safety.
• Supervisory
  
  Experience:
  
  A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in a similar high‑volume, premium food service or hospitality environment.
• Relevant
  
  Experience:
  
  Prior experience in a restaurant, café, hotel, or high‑end events environment is a significant plus.
• Inclusion:
  Proven ability to integrate diverse perspectives and experiences to build a cohesive team culture.
• Communication:
  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction and guest‑facing hospitality.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Proficient in computer and technical skills, including a working knowledge of Google Suite tools.
• Certifications:
  
  Serv Safe Certification is preferred.
• Union Environment:
  Experience managing in a Union Environment is a plus.

Full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet…