Assistant Manager

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kneaders Bakery & Café is seeking an energetic Hourly Assistant Manager to lead a dynamic team in a busy bakery-café environment. You will oversee service from scratch-baked breads and pastries to soups, salads, and sandwiches, ensuring quality and hospitality at every step.

Join a team that values community, offers opportunities for growth, and operates with a strong focus on fresh, honest ingredients. The role supports succession planning and customer-first service in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of leadership experience in fast-paced restaurant/retail environments.
• Attentiveness to compliance with food handler and sanitation standards.
• Ability to train and mentor staff and improve service quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to prepare and serve Kneaders menu items with quality and hospitality.
• Oversee scheduling, inventory, and daily operations for a smooth shift.
• Uphold company standards for food safety and customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team building

Food safety

Job description

Job Highlights

• MUST HAVE AFTERNOON/EVENING AVAILABILITY**
• FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE**
• Work-Life balance - all Kneaders Bakery & Cafe locations are closed every Sunday & are closed on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas every year
• Generous PAID TIME OFF program for full-time employees which accrues with length of service, allowing you to take time off for the things that matter most to you
• Career growth opportunities - Restaurant leadership, retail management, specialization in the art of pastry & bread baking -- Kneaders has many career development paths available
• Competitive hourly wages

Position Summary

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is currently looking for a talented full or part-time Hourly Assistant Manager who is as passionate about food quality, customer service, & community as we are at Kneaders! In the role of an Assistant Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic team who will offer unique menu selections from scratch baked bread & pastries to incredible soups, salads, & sandwiches all made with honest, whole ingredients.

Key Traits

• Resilience – demonstrating leadership techniques from scheduling to inventory, all while providing consistent & exemplary customer service experiences
• Respect – ability to remove obstacles by actively listening to ideas, concerns, & feedback to collaborate with management teams & customers to make changes & improvements
• Readiness – dedication for team building, team development, & career influencing for a team who looks to you as the expert & the person who will help guide individuals to career greatness!

Qualifications

• 1+ year of fast paced restaurant/retail leadership experience
• Attentiveness to compliance with local, state, & federal regulations for food handler & sanitation standards
• Experience with meeting operational goals, & thinking beyond what has already been done to create a better experience for teams & customers
• Requires continuous standing and walking throughout the shift, with limited opportunities for sitting. Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation is required
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment, ingredients, and supplies
• You must be at least 18 years of age to be qualified for this position**