Cafe General Manager La Jetee Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time From $60,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Operations management Quick service & fast food restaurant experience Team development Profit & loss Compliance management Full Job Description Overview The ecco/project ( La Jetée, Bar Dalí, and Cafe Terracotta ) is a new food and hospitality company in Baltimore redefining the future of 'local food'. Ecco overlays the abundance of Mid-Atlantic agriculture with beloved global cuisines, in accessible dining destinations across the city. Each ecco/space drives meaningful dollars to small scale farms working with regenerative and organic practices, giving rise to a stronger regional food system. We are searching for a Cafe General Manager to lead daily operations at Cafe Terracotta, our Mediterranean all-day cafe in the heart of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Each day Terracotta serves made to order rice bowls and flatbreads, prepared foods, and specialty coffee from 6.30am-7pm Monday to Friday. The GM is a hands on role responsible for managing cafe service including food and beverage functions, managing a Kitchen Manager, ordering from ecco's production kitchen, quality control, and staffing. This role reports to Ecco's executive leadership team and includes financial performance management. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, experienced hospitality group making an environmental and community impact. Duties Lead and manage all aspects of cafe operations, including staff scheduling, shift management, and ensuring workflow. Oversee food preparation, cooking, and food presentation to maintain high quality standards. Implement and monitor inventory control procedures to minimize waste and optimize stock levels. Utilize POS systems for order processing, cash handling, and sales reconciliation. Train and develop team members on food safety, customer service excellence, and operational procedures. Ensure compliance with health regulations, food safety standards, and sanitation practices across the kitchen and dining areas. Manage budgets, analyze profit and loss statements, and identify opportunities for revenue growth. Foster a positive team environment through effective communication, team training, and leadership development. Experience Proven management experience in quick service or fast food restaurant environments with a focus on cafe or casual dining settings. Demonstrated supervising experience in food service management with strong leadership skills in team management and staff training. Extensive background in food preparation, cooking techniques, food handling, and kitchen management Experience with inventory control, budgeting, profit & loss analysis, and food safety management. Prior hospitality management experience including shift management, customer service excellence, and managing hospitality teams.

Pay:

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Paid time off

Work Location:

In person