Cafe General Manager: Lead a High-Impact Team

lamadeleine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No late nights

Competitive pay + bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits: health, dental

Vision insurance

Employee discounts on food & catering

Growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

La Madeleine French Bakery & Café is seeking a General Manager to be the heart of our Houston café, leading an inspired team to deliver authentic French flavor and unforgettable guest experiences every day. If you’re a natural leader who thrives on coaching teams, driving results, and building community connections, this role offers growth, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

NO late nights, no excuses—our location closes at 9pm, and you’ll champion standards, financial acumen, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of restaurant general management experience.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and retain a high-performing team.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• A passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Run the show — Oversee daily café operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Champion standards — Maintain high levels of cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Inspect & perfect — Conduct regular walkthroughs and audits for consistency and compliance.
• Drive performance — Monitor and analyze key metrics to boost revenue and profitability.
• Control the numbers — Manage labor, food, and controllable costs to meet budget goals.
• Grow the brand — Execute local marketing initiatives and build community relationships.
• Lead by example — Inspire the team with service excellence and accountability.
• Coach & develop — Set expectations, give feedback, and create growth paths.
• Hire the best — Recruit, interview, and onboard top talent to build a cohesive team.

Skills

General management

Team leadership

P&L management

Communication

Hospitality

ServSafe

Flexibility

Job description

La Madeleine French Bakery & Café is seeking a General Manager to be the heart of our Houston café, leading an inspired team to deliver authentic French flavor and unforgettable guest experiences every day. If you’re a natural leader who thrives on coaching teams, driving results, and building community connections, this role offers growth, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

NO late nights, no excuses—our location closes at 9pm, and you’ll champion standards, financial acumen, and a