Bakery Assistant Manager (AM) East Hanover

Assistant Store ManagerLocation: East Hanover, NJ • Full-Time • Hourly (Non-Exempt) • Reports to: General Manager

Partner with the GM to lead a great store and a great team.

About 85°C Bakery Cafe

At 85°C Bakery Cafe, we bring together the craft of baking and a genuine passion for hospitality. We're a global bakery cafe known for our fresh-baked breads, signature cakes, and specialty drinks — and we're growing across the U.S. We believe great teams build great stores, and we grow our leaders from within.

The Role

As an Assistant Store Manager, you're the General Manager's right hand — driving sales and profitability, developing the team, and stepping in as the leader on duty when the GM is out. You'll help run the business while upholding our standards for quality, service, and cleanliness.

What You'll Do

• Partner with the General Manager to drive store sales, profitability, and guest satisfaction.

• Lead, coach, and develop the team; serve as manager-on-duty when the GM is away.

• Help manage store financials (P&L), labor, and inventory.

• Champion the highest standards of quality, service, and cleanliness.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of the team.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of store or restaurant management experience.

• High school diploma required; AA degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field preferred.

• Experience supervising 10+ team members.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Full-time availability, including holidays, nights and weekends.

Growth & Development

We promote from within and invest in your development. Many of our managers started behind the counter. Wherever you begin, you'll find a clear path forward, cross-training opportunities, and the support to help you take the next step.

Compensation & Benefits

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid training and ongoing leadership development

• Employee discount and complimentary bakery products

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Real opportunities for advancement and internal promotion

The performance bonus is offered as potential or target earnings, not guaranteed pay. It is performance-based and varies by store results, team size, and eligibility. Benefits vary by role, scheduled hours, and location; HR will confirm specific eligibility.