Guest-First Café Lead & Operations Manager

Au Bon Pain; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Quarterly bonuses

401K

Vacation Time

Job summary

A well-known café chain is seeking an Associate Manager to ensure operational excellence and a guest-first service. Responsibilities include financial management, team training, and maintaining cleanliness standards. Candidates should have a BA/BS degree (or equivalent experience), at least one year in restaurant management, and must be ServSafe certified. This position offers a five-day work week, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including medical and 401K.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of experience in a fast casual or full service restaurant.
• Must be ServSafe certified within 90 days of employment.
• Strong computer skills and exposure to all dimensions of restaurant functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring adherence to café standards and guest-first philosophy.
• Help meet financial objectives through analysis and control.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members to uphold hospitality standards.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• Perform General Manager duties in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Team management

Customer service

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

A well-known café chain is seeking an Associate Manager to ensure operational excellence and a guest-first service. Responsibilities include financial management, team training, and maintaining cleanliness standards. Candidates should have a BA/BS degree (or equivalent experience), at least one year in restaurant management, and must be ServSafe certified. This position offers a five-day work week, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including medical and 401K.