Bakery Management - Shift Lead - Flushing, NY

85C Bakery Cafe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid training and leadership dev

Employee discount and bakery products

401(k) retirement plan

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

85°C Bakery Cafe is seeking a Shift Leader in Flushing, NY to guide the storefront and kitchen teams, ensuring smooth operations and guest satisfaction. This hands-on leadership role is the first step on our management path, with focus on hospitality and quality standards.

You will coach staff, manage shift performance, and uphold safety and cleanliness while ensuring on-time service and a positive guest experience. 30+ hours/week, including holidays, required.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of restaurant, food service, or retail experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and people skills — a natural motivator and team player.
• Dependable, punctual, and comfortable leading on the floor.
• Availability of ~30+ hours per week, including holidays, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team during your shift, keeping service and operations running smoothly across the storefront and kitchen.
• Coach and train associates to meet 85°C's standards for quality and hospitality.
• Create memorable guest experiences and resolve issues in the moment.
• Uphold quality, food safety, cleanliness, and health & safety standards.
• Help open or close the store and keep each shift on time and on standard.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

People skills

Dependability

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Management
• Job Location: Flushing NY - FLUSHING, NY 11354
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service
• Shift Leader

Location: Flushing, NY Full-Time Hourly (Non-Exempt) Reports to: Store / Assistant Manager

About 85°C Bakery Cafe

At 85°C Bakery Cafe, we bring together the craft of baking and a genuine passion for hospitality. We're a global bakery cafe known for our fresh-baked breads, signature cakes, and specialty drinks - and we're growing across the U.S. We believe great teams build great stores, and we grow our leaders from within.

The Role

As a Shift Leader, you set the tone for every shift you run. You'll lead the team across the storefront and kitchen, deliver an outstanding guest experience, and help associates do their best work. It's a hands-on leadership role and the first step on our management path.

What You'll Do

• Lead the team during your shift, keeping service and operations running smoothly across the storefront and kitchen.
• Coach and train associates to meet 85°C's standards for quality and hospitality.
• Create memorable guest experiences and resolve issues in the moment.
• Uphold quality, food safety, cleanliness, and health & safety standards.
• Help open or close the store and keep each shift on time and on standard.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• 6+ months of restaurant, food service, or retail experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and people skills — a natural motivator and team player.
• Dependable, punctual, and comfortable leading on the floor.
• Availability of ~30+ hours per week, including holidays, weekends and holidays.

Growth & Development

We promote from within and invest in your development. Many of our managers started behind the counter. Wherever you begin, you'll find a clear path forward, cross-training opportunities, and the support to help you take the next step.

Compensation & Benefits

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training and ongoing leadership development
• Employee discount and complimentary bakery products
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Real opportunities for advancement and internal promotion

Compensation Details

• Base Pay: $20.00 per [hour/year], based on experience
• Performance Bonus: Eligible for our team performance bonus, paid monthly
• Earned On: Store sales, profitability, labor management, food-safety audits, and customer satisfaction
• Total Target Comp: $[__] - $[__] per year, including bonus potential

The performance bonus is offered as potential or target earnings, not guaranteed pay. It is performance-based and varies by store results, team size, and eligibility. Benefits vary by role, scheduled hours, and location; HR will confirm specific eligibility.

85°C Bakery Cafe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.