Hourly Manager

Workstream; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

10 paid days off in your first year

DailyPay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

la Madeleine is seeking an hourly Café Manager to lead a team and deliver guest experiences. You will coach, train, and develop staff while ensuring a welcoming, safe, and clean café environment.

This role emphasizes daily operations, food safety, cost control, and scheduling, with opportunities for growth within a growing brand. Competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and benefits await the right leader.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of restaurant management experience (fast-casual preferred).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Reliable work history.
• Ability to multitask and make quick decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, training, and developing team members.
• Creating a welcoming, safe, and clean environment.
• Managing daily operations and ensuring food safety compliance.
• Driving sales and controlling labor and food costs.
• Recruiting and scheduling team members.
• Supporting the General Manager and preparing for future leadership roles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Customer service

Decision making

Job description

Say Bonjour to Your Next Career Move!

At la Madeleine, we bring the charm of the French countryside to America. With over 80 locations across 10 states, we’re growing and looking for passionate leaders to grow with us. We’re more than just a restaurant—we’re a place for connection, where guests are greeted with a warm “Bonjour” and served by a team passionate about hospitality. At la Madeleine, we spark joy everyday.

What You’ll Do

As an Hourly Café Manager, you’ll lead a team that delivers exceptional guest experiences while driving results. You’ll be responsible for:

• Coaching, training, and developing team members
• Creating a welcoming, safe, and clean environment
• Managing daily operations and ensuring food safety compliance
• Driving sales and controlling labor and food costs
• Recruiting and scheduling team members
• Supporting the General Manager and preparing for future leadership roles

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of restaurant management experience (fast-casual preferred)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• Reliable work history
• Ability to multitask and make quick decisions

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work-life balance – Our cafés close by 9:00 PM
• Work weeks averaging 40 hours
• Community impact – Support causes like Children’s Hunger Fund
• Competitive pay + quarterly bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 paid days off in your first year
• DailyPay – Access your earnings when you need them
• Growth opportunities within a growing brand
• Delicious perks – Enjoy our hand-crafted meals

Why You Belong at la Madeleine

• You have a passion for bringing joy to others.
• You strive for excellence in all that you do.
• You welcome feedback and are eager to grow.

la Madeleine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

GET TO KNOW LA MADELEINE
Over three decades since our founding, we continue to celebrate the integrity of French cuisine, using fresh ingredients and recipes that have been passed from one generation to the next.
Our History
1976
Louis le Duff opens Brioche Dorée his first bakery concept in Brest, a city in Brittany in northwestern France.
1983
The first la Madeleine location opens in the heart of Dallas, TX on Mockingbird lane across from Southern Methodist University.
Today
There are now over 80 la Madeleine locations, each with their own individual charm. With every generation, we pass on our tradition of recipes and the authentic French experience.
THE CASUAL FRENCH EXPÉRIENCE
Find Your France
In the middle of a busy life, la Madeleine is a little piece of France you can call your own. Guests are encouraged to choose the la Madeleine experience that suits them. Sit and sip quietly by the fireplace or choose the patio and take place in what we consider one of the highest forms of French culture: the art of conversation.