General Manager

Location: UTC, San Diego, CA • Full-Time • Hourly • Reports to: Area Manager

Lead a store, grow a team, and own the results.

• Bonus program: after employment of 60 and 90 days*
  • • 2nd month: $300
    • 3rd month: $450

*After successfully completing both Hard Skills and Soft Skills training, the employee will transition to the standard bonus program

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.

As a General Manager, you own the overall success of your store — its sales, profitability, team, and guest experience. You'll build and develop a high-performing team, manage the business end to end, and serve as the bridge between your store and the corporate team.

• Own your store's overall performance — sales, profitability, team, and guest experience.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing management team and staff.
• Manage store financials (P&L), labor, and operations to meet targets.
• Serve as the link between your store and the corporate team.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, service, and cleanliness.

• 2+ years of store or restaurant management experience.
• High school diploma required; AA degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
• Experience leading high-volume operations and supervising 10+ team members.
• Strong business acumen — P&L, labor, and scheduling — plus proven leadership.
• Full-time availability, including holidays, nights and weekends.

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.