General Manager 205 South Main Street, Rochester, MI 48307 $55,000
- $65,000 a year
- Full-time $55,000
- $65,000 a year
- Full-time Bakehouse 46 is a fresh, vibrant bakery-café concept powered by the heritage of Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill and a growing menu of handcrafted offerings.
We're passionate about serving people, creating memorable experiences, and elevating everyday moments through great product and hospitality. Our best leaders think like merchants and entrepreneurs—elevating the guest experience while driving sales and seeking opportunities for growth. As we continue building the brand, we're seeking General Managers who thrive on ownership, accountability, and performance. This role is revenue-driven and guest-driven: maximizing unit results through sales-building initiatives, strong operations, and a high-performing team. What Success Looks Like General Managers are the heartbeat of Bakehouse 46. You will own the results of your location—guest experience, revenue, labor management, product execution, and profitability. You'll work in partnership with enterprise leadership to deploy new products, initiatives, merchandising standards, and local sales efforts that drive growth and elevate the Bakehouse 46 brand. If you enjoy building culture, leading teams, and unlocking performance inside the four walls of a store, this role offers meaningful impact and true career progression. Key Responsibilities Grow revenue through community engagement, in-store merchandising, sampling, catering, and sales-building initiatives Lead day-to-day operations with precision and hospitality Ensure product execution & brand standards for bakery, café, and beverage offerings Recruit, hire, train, and coach a high-performing team that delivers consistent results Manage labor, payroll reporting, and scheduling to align with traffic, seasonality, and demand Execute inventory, ordering, waste, and shrink controls to protect margins Manage unit financial performance, including cash handling, deposits, and controllables Build a positive culture grounded in communication, accountability, and guest-first service What You Bring 2+ years General Manager experience (food service strongly preferred) Proven ability to drive top-line sales, not just manage operations Strong talent leadership and communication skills Operational discipline with hospitality instincts and attention to detail Hands-on leadership style with flexibility during high-volume periods Comfort working with systems, checklists, and standard operating procedures What We Offer Competitive compensation with performance upside Health insurance + PTO Employee product discounts Flexible scheduling Meaningful role in shaping the trajectory of a growing brand
Job Type:
Full-time (In-Person)
Education:
HS diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
License:
Driver's License (Required)
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training
Experience:
Management:
1 year (Required)
Sales:
1 year (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Rochester, MI 48307 (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
$55,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person
