Job Description

Parachute Bakery is hiring a Bakery & Cafe Manager

Parachute Bakery is a new all-day bakery and café opening in San Francisco’s Ferry Building, from the team behind Michelin-starred Sorrel and the upcoming Arquet. Led by Executive Pastry Chef Nasir Armar, Parachute will feature a menu of seasonal, house-made pastries, breads, confections, and a curated selection of retail goods—alongside cold-pressed juices, rotating seasonal offerings, and an intentionally designed espresso bar dedicated to quality and precision.

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Bakery & Cafe Manager to oversee daily operations, lead a talented team, and ensure an exceptional guest experience. This is a rare opportunity to help shape and launch a brand-new concept from the ground up—working with an accomplished, creative team in one of the city’s most iconic locations.

The Bakery & Cafe Manager, under the direction of our Director of Operations, will be responsible for:

• Hiring, training, scheduling, and mentoring front-of-house café staff
• Creating a warm, guest-focused environment while maintaining operational excellence
• Managing payroll, tip distribution, and cash handling in compliance with local and state regulations
• Monitoring P&L and sales reports, meeting budgeted sales and labor targets
• Overseeing café and retail inventories, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Maintaining high standards for coffee service and supporting the espresso program in collaboration with our coffee lead
• Coordinating with the bakery team to ensure smooth daily production and service flow
• Managing reservation and pre-order systems, guest communications, and occasional events

What you can expect from us:

• A supportive, collaborative leadership team
• Clear expectations and high operational standards
• Full benefits program
• Bonus incentives
• Paid vacation
• A unique opportunity to help launch and grow a new bakery and café concept

Required Experience:

• 1–3 years of café, bakery, or all-day concept management in a high-profile setting
• Strong coffee knowledge; barista experience
• Experience scheduling, hiring, and managing a team
• Proven ability to manage both hospitality and retail aspects of service

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

We’re excited to meet you.

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