General Manager
Recruiting Partner: Anthony Leone
Lynbrook, New York | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $75,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 166592
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General Manager – Bakery & Café
A new, independently owned bakery and café is seeking a dedicated and hands-on General Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a team. This position is ideal for someone with strong bakery knowledge and a genuine passion for desserts, coffee, and creating a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.
General Manager Benefits and Compensation
- Supportive ownership group that values work-life balance and community connection
- Opportunity for creative input on daily specials, merchandising, and customer engagement
- Stable schedule with strong focus on team development and quality service
General Manager Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of management experience in a bakery, café, or restaurant environment
- Solid understanding of bakery operations including production flow, display, and freshness standards
- Proven ability to supervise and motivate a staff of approximately 20 team members
- Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
Must Haves
- Hands-on leader who thrives working alongside the team in both front and back of house
- Experience managing dessert and coffee sales with attention to product presentation and guest satisfaction
- Skilled in inventory management, scheduling, and labor cost control
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, quality, and hospitality
General Manager Preferred Background & Skills
- Previous experience in a bakery café or similar small, community-driven concept
- Familiarity with espresso-based beverages and bakery merchandising techniques
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build neighborhood loyalty
- Passion for artisan desserts, scratch baking, and fostering a positive workplace culture
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
