Parachute Bakery is hiring a Bakery & Cafe Manager
Parachute Bakery is a new all-day bakery and café opening in San Francisco’s Ferry Building, from the team behind Michelin-starred Sorrel and the upcoming Arquet. Led by Executive Pastry Chef Nasir Armar, Parachute will feature a menu of seasonal, house-made pastries, breads, confections, and a curated selection of retail goods—alongside cold-pressed juices, rotating seasonal offerings, and an intentionally designed espresso bar dedicated to quality and precision.
We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Bakery & Cafe Manager to oversee daily operations, lead a talented team, and ensure an exceptional guest experience. This is a rare opportunity to help shape and launch a brand-new concept from the ground up—working with an accomplished, creative team in one of the city’s most iconic locations.
The Bakery & Cafe Manager, under the direction of our Director of Operations, will be responsible for:
- Hiring, training, scheduling, and mentoring front-of-house café staff
- Creating a warm, guest-focused environment while maintaining operational excellence
- Managing payroll, tip distribution, and cash handling in compliance with local and state regulations
- Monitoring P&L and sales reports, meeting budgeted sales and labor targets
- Overseeing café and retail inventories, ordering, and vendor relationships
- Maintaining high standards for coffee service and supporting the espresso program in collaboration with our coffee lead
- Coordinating with the bakery team to ensure smooth daily production and service flow
- Managing reservation and pre-order systems, guest communications, and occasional events
What you can expect from us:
- A supportive, collaborative leadership team
- Clear expectations and high operational standards
- Full benefits program
- Bonus incentives
- Paid vacation
- A unique opportunity to help launch and grow a new bakery and café concept
Required Experience:
- 1–3 years of café, bakery, or all-day concept management in a high-profile setting
- Strong coffee knowledge; barista experience
- Experience scheduling, hiring, and managing a team
- Proven ability to manage both hospitality and retail aspects of service
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
We’re excited to meet you.
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