Job Title: General Manager
Location: San Vito Bakery – 110 Marine Parade Drive, Etobicoke
About Us
San Vito Bakery is a newly established artisan bakery dedicated to delivering exceptional quality, authentic flavors, and a welcoming experience to our community. With a focus on craftsmanship and hospitality, we are building more than a bakery—we are building a local staple. We are looking for a top-tier General Manager to lead our team, elevate our operations, and set the gold standard for excellence.
Position Overview
The General Manager will be the driving force behind San Vito Bakery’s daily operations, team culture, and customer experience. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with proven management experience in hospitality, food service, or retail who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The General Manager will oversee all aspects of bakery operations, from staffing and scheduling to financial management and quality control.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a team of staff, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and hospitality.
- Oversee daily bakery operations, ensuring smooth workflows, cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety standards.
- Manage staffing: recruit, train, schedule, and coach employees to maximize efficiency and morale.
- Ensure every product leaving the bakery meets our high-quality standards.
- Drive sales and profitability through strong cost control, labor management, and waste reduction.
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience, handling escalations with professionalism and care.
- Monitor inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to maintain seamless supply.
- Create and implement operational systems that promote efficiency and consistency.
- Report directly to ownership with updates on financials, staffing, and business performance.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve service, streamline operations, and grow the brand.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of management experience in hospitality, food service, or retail.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and hold a team accountable.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, analyze financial reports, and control operating costs.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- A customer-first mindset with exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and workplace health regulations.
- Passion for great food, great service, and community building.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary.
- Performance-based bonuses tied to business growth and profitability.
- A share of staff tips, in recognition of leadership’s role in the guest experience.
- The opportunity to lead a brand-new bakery and shape its culture and reputation.
- A collaborative, supportive ownership team that values innovation and initiative.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 per year
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
