Café General Manager - Lead Service, Growth & Profit

lamadeleine; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Bonus opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

La Madeleine French Bakery & Café in Lafayette, LA is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations with warmth and precision, delivering authentic French guest experiences and driving restaurant performance.

You’ll coach teams, manage budgeting and costs, uphold food safety and brand standards, and execute local marketing to grow the business. The role offers competitive pay with bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant general management experience
• Proven ability to lead and retain a high-performing team
• Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Passion for hospitality and guest experiences
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Run the Show – oversee daily café operations including opening/closing
• Champion Standards – maintain cleanliness, organization, safety
• Inspect & Perfect – conduct walkthroughs/audits for consistency
• Drive Performance – analyze metrics to boost revenue
• Control the Numbers – manage labor and controllable costs
• Grow the Brand – lead local marketing and community relations
• Lead by Example – model service excellence and accountability
• Coach & Develop – set expectations and build growth paths
• Hire the Best – recruit and onboard top talent

Skills

General management

Team leadership

P&L management

Communication

Hospitality

Weekend/holiday flexibility

ServSafe certification

Job description

La Madeleine French Bakery & Café in Lafayette, LA is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations with warmth and precision, delivering authentic French guest experiences and driving restaurant performance.

You’ll coach teams, manage budgeting and costs, uphold food safety and brand standards, and execute local marketing to grow the business. The role offers competitive pay with bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental and vision coverage.