Bakery Manager

Great-American-Restaurants-1; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance

401(K) with employer match

Dining Card

Gym & Educational Reimbursement

Intense training program

Incentive trips

Job summary

Great American Restaurants seeks a Bakery Manager for Best Buns Bakery & Burgers in Fairfax, VA. You will lead a talented team of retail associates, oversee daily front-of-house operations, and focus on delivering outstanding guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years in casual, high-volume cafes or fast casual concepts, with strong bakery or cafe operations knowledge and team leadership abilities. Hospitality degree preferred, bread baking experience a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years working in casual, high-volume cafes or fast casual concepts.
• Strong understanding of bakery, café, or fast casual operations.
• Ability to lead a team and coach staff.
• Hospitality degree preferred; bread baking experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house operations, including guest relations and service standards.
• Create and maintain guest relationships while coaching staff and meeting sales goals.
• Drive daily shift operations and uphold hospitality excellence.
• Support training and ongoing professional development for team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Bakery/cafe operations

Hospitality experience

Bread baking

Education

Hospitality degree

Job description

Great American Restaurants, Fairfax, VA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 3887

Great American Restaurants is growing. With more than 50 years of hospitality excellence, Great American Restaurants operates an award‑winning collection of 14 restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries, and a BBQ spot across Northern Virginia and Maryland. As we prepare to open 3 new locations in the coming year, our company is entering an exciting chapter of growth. We’re looking for passionate, driven hospitality professionals who want to be the best at what they do—leaders who elevate performance, inspire their teams, and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. This is an opportunity to grow with a thriving, people‑focused organization that continues to invest in its people and its future. Consistently recognized as a Top Workplace for more than 10 consecutive years, we foster an environment where excellence is expected, supported, and rewarded.

Best Buns Bakery & Burgersare in search of a Bakery Manager to lead our talented team of retail associates. The overall objective of the Bakery Manager is to ensure outstanding hospitality in executing daily shift operations. The ideal candidate will be directly involved in all front of house operations including creating & maintaining guest relationships, managing & coaching the staff, and leading sales initiatives.

• Competitive salary $50,000-$60,000
• Quarterly bonuses earned through achieving results in hospitality and operations
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(K) with generous employer match
• Dining Card
• Gym & Educational Reimbursement
• Intense training program and ongoing professional development experiences
• Incentive trips earned through performance

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 1-3 years working in casual, high volume cafes or fast casual concepts
• Strong understanding of bakery, café, or fast casual operations
• Ability to lead a team
• Hospitality degree preferred
• Experience baking bread a plus

Great American Restaurants owns and operates 14 high volume restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries, and a BBQ spot in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our locations include: Patsy’s American – Randy’s Prime Seafood & Steaks – Ozzie’s Good Eats – Jackson’s – Artie’s – Carlyle – Mike’s American – Silverado – Best Buns – Coastal Flats – Sweetwater Tavern – Stupid Good BBQ