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Asst. Cafe Manager
Management Team Member- Assistant Cafe Manager
New Restaurant Opening Palo Alto, Ca.
A rare opportunity to join a startup bakery and cafe. Come learn and grow with us.
$55,000 - $65,000 a year.
About Cocoa & Butter:
Cocoa & Butter is a woman-led, family-owned and operated European-style bakery and patisserie cafe, opening early Spring 2022 in downtown Palo Alto, minutes from Stanford University. We believe that vibrant neighborhoods are not built on ghost kitchens, but rather spaces where people can gather around and savor food. As we emerge from the pandemic, we will be offering an ambiance focused on celebrating the art of food, and are looking for team members who share this vision.
We are looking for a passionate individual to join the management team of an upcoming bakery and cafe. If you share our vision and pride in offering the community fresh food, bread and pastries made daily from local ingredients, then we invite you to indulge in this culinary journey with us.
Why Work With Us
Working side-by-side with the founder and executive chef who is a culinary graduate from the Bay Area and won the Best Overall Portfolio award amongst all of her graduating class.
Not just work but learn and grow every day at the job by learning new skills in an entrepreneurial setting from the executive chef who grew her own business over the last 5 years, and has numerous satisfied clients all over the bay area
Fast career growth by joining early at a startup restaurant
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the service and delivering exceptional experiences to our guests
The ability to create a fun working environment
Ability to train, develop, and coach a group of talented people
Manage FOH and BOH staff, including scheduling and oversight to ensure effective and efficient operations
Ensures the cleanliness of the BOH and FOH by maintaining specified standards, and training staff on proper sanitation guidelines.
Overall inventory control, labor cost, and budget management
Must have knowledge of food allergens and assist guests with allergies in navigating their experience.
Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service at all times
Excited about achieving personal and professional growth
Report to the Cafe Manager
Qualifications:
Experience:
FOH/BOH Management: 2 years
Education:
GED or higher
Culinary Arts degree preferred
ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification
Experience with POS systems and computers
Proficiency in written and verbal English communication
Physical:
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 5 hours in length.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
On-demand early pay access
Career growth with on-the-job training
12 paid vacations
Medical insurance, vision and dental insurance
401k
Schedule:
8-10 hour shift
Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
Tips
Bonus pay
Work Location: Palo Alto
To apply: Email jobs@cocoaandbutter.com or submit the form below.
Asst. Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef
Management Team Member- Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef
New Restaurant Opening Palo Alto, Ca.
A rare opportunity to join a startup bakery and cafe. Come learn and grow with us.
$45,000 - $55,000 per year
About Cocoa & Butter:
Cocoa & Butter is a woman-led, family-owned and operated European-style bakery and patisserie cafe, opening early Spring 2022 in downtown Palo Alto, minutes from Stanford University. We believe that vibrant neighborhoods are not built on ghost kitchens, but rather spaces where people can gather around and savor food. As we emerge from the pandemic, we will be offering an ambiance focused on celebrating the art of food, and are looking for team members who share this vision.
We are looking for a passionate individual to join the management team of an upcoming bakery and cafe. If you share our vision and pride in offering the community fresh food, bread and pastries made daily from local ingredients, then we invite you to indulge in this culinary journey with us.
Why Work With Us
Working side-by-side with the founder and executive chef who is a culinary graduate from the Bay Area and won the Best Overall Portfolio award amongst all of her graduating class.
Not just work but learn and grow every day at the job by learning new skills in an entrepreneurial setting from the executive chef who grew her own business over the last 5 years, and has numerous satisfied clients all over the bay area
Fast career growth by joining early at a startup restaurant
Responsibilities:
Assist with overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations
Passionate about executing and maintaining food recipes
Ensure plate presentation meets the standards
Train, coach, and inspire kitchen team
Supervision and scheduling of kitchen team
Maintain kitchen equipment
Review cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen
Ordering, inventory management and control
Excited about achieving personal and professional growth
Report to the Assistant Cafe Manager
Qualifications
Experience:
Line Cook: 1 years
Management: 1 years
Education:
GED or higher
Culinary Arts degree preferred
ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification
Experience with POS systems and computers
Proficiency in written and verbal English communication
Physical:
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 5 hours in length.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
On-demand early pay access
Career growth with on-the-job training
12 paid vacations
Medical insurance, vision and dental insurance
401k
Schedule:
8-10 hour shift
Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
Tips
Bonus pay
Work Location: Palo Alto
To apply: Email jobs@cocoaandbutter.com or submit the form below.
Asst. Bakery Manager/Sous Chef
Management Team Member- Assistant Bakery Manager/Sous Chef
New Restaurant Opening Palo Alto, Ca.
A rare opportunity to join a startup bakery and cafe. Come learn and grow with us.
$45,000 - 55,000 per year
About Cocoa & Butter:
Cocoa & Butter is a woman-led, family-owned and operated European-style bakery and patisserie cafe, opening early Spring 2022 in downtown Palo Alto, minutes from Stanford University. We believe that vibrant neighborhoods are not built on ghost kitchens, but rather spaces where people can gather around and savor food. As we emerge from the pandemic, we will be offering an ambiance focused on celebrating the art of food, and are looking for team members who share this vision.
We are looking for a passionate individual to join the management team of an upcoming bakery and cafe. If you share our vision and pride in offering the community fresh food, bread and pastries made daily from local ingredients, then we invite you to indulge in this culinary journey with us.
Why Work With Us
Working side-by-side with the founder and executive chef who is a culinary graduate from the Bay Area and won the Best Overall Portfolio award amongst all of her graduating class.
Not just work but learn and grow every day at the job by learning new skills in an entrepreneurial setting from the executive chef who grew her own business over the last 5 years, and has numerous satisfied clients all over the bay area
Fast career growth by joining early at a startup restaurant
Responsibilities:
Assist with overseeing day-to-day bakery operations
Passionate about executing and maintaining pastry recipes
Ensure plate presentation meets the standards
Train, coach, and inspire bakery team
Supervision and scheduling of bakery team
Maintain bakery kitchen equipment
Review cleanliness and sanitation standards in the bakery kitchen
Ordering, inventory management and control
Excited about achieving personal and professional growth
Report to the Assistant Cafe Manager
Qualifications
Experience:
Pastry Cook: 1 years
Management: 1 years
Education:
GED or higher
Culinary Arts degree preferred
ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification
Experience with POS systems and computers
Proficiency in written and verbal English communication
Pastry Skills: One or more of:
Cakes
Chocolates
Pastry
Viennoiserie
Physical:
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 5 hours in length.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
On-demand early pay access
Career growth with on-the-job training
12 paid vacations
Medical insurance, vision and dental insurance
401k
Schedule:
8-10 hour shift
Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
Tips
Bonus pay
Work Location: Palo Alto
To apply: Email jobs@cocoaandbutter.com or submit the form below.
Pastry Cook
Bakery Team Member- Pastry Cook
New Restaurant Opening Palo Alto, Ca.
A rare opportunity to join a startup bakery and cafe. Come learn and grow with us.
$18-22 per hour
About Cocoa & Butter:
Cocoa & Butter is woman-led, a family-owned and operated European-style bakery and patisserie cafe, opening early Spring 2022 in downtown Palo Alto, minutes from Stanford University. We believe that vibrant neighborhoods are not built on ghost kitchens, but rather spaces where people can gather around and savor food. As we emerge from the pandemic, we will be offering an ambiance focused on celebrating the art of food, and are looking for team members who share this vision.
We are looking for a passionate individual to join the bakery team of an upcoming bakery and cafe. If you share our vision and pride in offering the community fresh food, bread and pastries made daily from local ingredients, then we invite you to indulge in this culinary journey with us.
Why Work With Us
Working side-by-side with the founder and executive chef who is a culinary graduate from the Bay Area and won the Best Overall Portfolio award amongst all of her graduating class.
Not just work but learn and grow every day at the job by learning new skills in an entrepreneurial setting from the executive chef who grew her own business over the last 5 years, and has numerous satisfied clients all over the bay area
Fast career growth by joining early at a startup restaurant
Responsibilities:
Passionate about executing and maintaining pastry recipes
Mix, bake, build, and decorate various pastry products in an efficient manner
Operate and maintain bakery equipment including ovens, dough roller, sheeter and mixers
Maintain clean, food-safe bakery prep station throughout shift
Perform dishwasher duties as needed
Excited about achieving personal and professional growth
Report to the Assistant Bakery Manager
Qualifications
Experience:
Pastry Cook: 1 year
Education:
GED or higher
Culinary Arts degree preferred
ServSafe Food Safety Handler Card
Pastry Skills: One or more of:
Cakes
Chocolates
Pastry
Physical:
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 5 hours in length.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
On-demand early pay access
Career growth with on-the-job training
12 paid vacations
Medical insurance, vision and dental insurance
401k
Schedule:
8-10 hour shift
Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
Tips
Bonus pay
Work Location: Palo Alto
To apply: Email jobs@cocoaandbutter.com or submit the form below.
Bread Baker
Bakery Team Member- Bread Baker
New Restaurant Opening Palo Alto, Ca.
A rare opportunity to join a startup bakery and cafe. Come learn and grow with us.
$18-22 per hour
About Cocoa & Butter:
Cocoa & Butter is a woman-led, family-owned and operated European-style bakery and patisserie cafe, opening early Spring 2022 in downtown Palo Alto, minutes from Stanford University. We believe that vibrant neighborhoods are not built on ghost kitchens, but rather spaces where people can gather around and savor food. As we emerge from the pandemic, we will be offering an ambiance focused on celebrating the art of food, and are looking for team members who share this vision.
We are looking for a passionate individual to join the bakery team of an upcoming bakery and cafe. If you share our vision and pride in offering the community fresh food, bread and pastries made daily from local ingredients, then we invite you to indulge in this culinary journey with us.
Why Work With Us
Working side-by-side with the founder and executive chef who is a culinary graduate from the Bay Area and won the Best Overall Portfolio award amongst all of her graduating class.
Not just work but learn and grow every day at the job by learning new skills in an entrepreneurial setting from the executive chef who grew her own business over the last 5 years, and has numerous satisfied clients all over the bay area
Fast career growth by joining early at a startup restaurant
Responsibilities:
Passionate about executing and maintaining bread recipes
Scaling ingredients, and shaping bread dough
Make baguettes, sourdough and other specialty bread
Operate and maintain baking equipment, including ovens, dough roller, sheeter and mixers
Maintain clean, food-safe bread prep station throughout shift
Perform dishwasher duties as needed
Excited about achieving personal and professional growth
Report to the Assistant Bakery Manager
Qualifications
Experience:
Baker: 1 year
Education:
GED or higher
Culinary Arts degree preferred
ServSafe Food Safety Handler Card
Pastry Skills: One or more of:
Bread
Viennoiserie
Physical:
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 5 hours in length.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
On-demand early pay access
Career growth with on-the-job training
12 paid vacations
Medical insurance, vision and dental insurance
401k
Schedule:
8-10 hour shift
Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
Tips
Bonus pay
Work Location: Palo Alto
To apply: Email jobs@cocoaandbutter.com or submit the form below.
Prep Cook/Line Cook
Kitchen Team Member- Prep Cook/Line Cook
New Restaurant Opening Palo Alto, Ca.
A rare opportunity to join a startup bakery and cafe. Come learn and grow with us.
$18-22 per hour
About Cocoa & Butter:
Cocoa & Butter is a woman-led, family-owned and operated European-style bakery and patisserie cafe, opening early Spring 2022 in downtown Palo Alto, minutes from Stanford University. We believe that vibrant neighborhoods are not built on ghost kitchens, but rather spaces where people can gather around and savor food. As we emerge from the pandemic, we will be offering an ambiance focused on celebrating the art of food, and are looking for team members who share this vision.
We are looking for a passionate individual to join the kitchen team of an upcoming bakery and cafe. If you share our vision and pride in offering the community fresh food, bread and pastries made daily from local ingredients, then we invite you to indulge in this culinary journey with us.
Why Work With Us
Working side-by-side with the founder and executive chef who is a culinary graduate from the Bay Area and won the Best Overall Portfolio award amongst all of her graduating class.
Not just work but learn and grow every day at the job by learning new skills in an entrepreneurial setting from the executive chef who grew her own business over the last 5 years, and has numerous satisfied clients all over the bay area
Fast career growth by joining early at a startup restaurant
Responsibilities:
Passionate about executing and maintaining food recipes
Prepare and cook food while adhering to food safety and sanitation standards
Follow proper knife safety procedures
Operate oven and other prep equipment, ensure proper time/temp of all foods
Maintain clean, food-safe dish and prep stations throughout shift
Store products in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer according to food hierarchy, and keep the dry storage organized
Perform dishwasher duties as needed
Excited about achieving personal and professional growth
Report to the Assistant Kitchen Manager
Qualifications
Experience:
Prep/Line Cook: 1 year
Education:
GED or higher
Culinary Arts degree preferred
ServSafe Food Safety Handler Card
Physical:
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 5 hours in length.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
On-demand early pay access
Career growth with on-the-job training
12 paid vacations
Medical insurance, vision and dental insurance
401k
Schedule:
8-10 hour shift
Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
Tips
Bonus pay
Work Location: Palo Alto
To apply: Email jobs@cocoaandbutter.com or submit the form below.
Dishwasher
Kitchen Team Member- Dishwasher
New Restaurant Opening Palo Alto, Ca.
A rare opportunity to join a startup bakery and cafe. Come learn and grow with us.
$16-18 per hour
About Cocoa & Butter:
Cocoa & Butter is a woman-led, family-owned and operated European-style bakery and patisserie cafe, opening early Spring 2022 in downtown Palo Alto, minutes from Stanford University. We believe that vibrant neighborhoods are not built on ghost kitchens, but rather spaces where people can gather around and savor food. As we emerge from the pandemic, we will be offering an ambiance focused on celebrating the art of food, and are looking for team members who share this vision.
We are looking for a passionate individual to join the kitchen team of an upcoming bakery and cafe. If you share our vision and pride in offering the community fresh food, bread and pastries made daily from local ingredients, then we invite you to indulge in this culinary journey with us.
Why Work With Us
Working side-by-side with the founder and executive chef who is a culinary graduate from the Bay Area and won the Best Overall Portfolio award amongst all of her graduating class.
Not just work but learn and grow every day at the job by learning new skills in an entrepreneurial setting from the executive chef who grew her own business over the last 5 years, and has numerous satisfied clients all over the bay area
Fast career growth by joining early at a startup restaurant
Responsibilities:
Maintain clean and organized dish and sink area, restock clean dishes + equipment, take out trash
Clean dishes, utensils, and equipment throughout shift
Clean mop sink, area and and cleaning supplies
Refill kitchen chemicals as needed
Circulate dirty/clean dishes and utensils
Excited about achieving personal and professional growth
Report to the Assistant Kitchen Manager
Qualifications
Experience:
Commercial Kitchen: 0-1 year
Education:
GED or higher
Physical:
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 5 hours in length.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
On-demand early pay access
Career growth with on-the-job training
12 paid vacations
Medical insurance, vision and dental insurance
401k
Schedule:
8-10 hour shift
Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
Tips
Bonus pay
Work Location: Palo Alto
To apply: Email jobs@cocoaandbutter.com or submit the form below.
Busser
Service Team Member- Busser
New Restaurant Opening Palo Alto, Ca.
A rare opportunity to join a startup bakery and cafe. Come learn and grow with us.
$16-18 per hour
About Cocoa & Butter:
Cocoa & Butter is a woman-led, family-owned and operated European-style bakery and patisserie cafe, opening early Spring 2022 in downtown Palo Alto, minutes from Stanford University. We believe that vibrant neighborhoods are not built on ghost kitchens, but rather spaces where people can gather around and savor food. As we emerge from the pandemic, we will be offering an ambiance focused on celebrating the art of food, and are looking for team members who share this vision.
We are looking for a passionate individual to join the service team of an upcoming bakery and cafe. If you share our vision and pride in offering the community fresh food, bread and pastries made daily from local ingredients, then we invite you to indulge in this culinary journey with us.
Why Work With Us
Working side-by-side with the founder and executive chef who is a culinary graduate from the Bay Area and won the Best Overall Portfolio award amongst all of her graduating class.
Not just work but learn and grow every day at the job by learning new skills in an entrepreneurial setting from the executive chef who grew her own business over the last 5 years, and has numerous satisfied clients all over the bay area
Fast career growth by joining early at a startup restaurant
Responsibilities:
Deliver exceptional customer service by quickly and efficiently clearing tables, refilling drinks, restocking silverware, and glassware
Clear and sanitize tables and chairs efficiently and carry large loads of dishes, silverware and glassware to kitchen for washing
Upkeep restroom including- sanitizing restroom on an hourly basis, restock supplies as needed
Operate the POS system as needed
Excited about achieving personal and professional growth
Report to the Assistant Kitchen Manager
Qualifications
Experience:
Restaurant: 0-1 year
Education:
GED or higher
Physical:
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 5 hours in length.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
On-demand early pay access
Career growth with on-the-job training
12 paid vacations
Medical insurance, vision and dental insurance
401k
Schedule:
8-10 hour shift
Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
Tips
Bonus pay
Work Location: Palo Alto
To apply: Email jobs@cocoaandbutter.com or submit the form below.
Barista / Sales Associate
Service Team Member- Barista / Sales Associate
New Restaurant Opening Palo Alto, Ca.
A rare opportunity to join a startup bakery and cafe. Come learn and grow with us.
$18-22 per hour
About Cocoa & Butter:
Cocoa & Butter is a woman-led, family-owned and operated European-style bakery and patisserie cafe, opening early Spring 2022 in downtown Palo Alto, minutes from Stanford University. We believe that vibrant neighborhoods are not built on ghost kitchens, but rather spaces where people can gather around and savor food. As we emerge from the pandemic, we will be offering an ambiance focused on celebrating the art of food, and are looking for team members who share this vision.
We are looking for a passionate individual to join the service team of an upcoming bakery and cafe. If you share our vision and pride in offering the community fresh food, bread and pastries made daily from local ingredients, then we invite you to indulge in this culinary journey with us.
Why Work With Us
Working side-by-side with the founder and executive chef who is a culinary graduate from the Bay Area and won the Best Overall Portfolio award amongst all of her graduating class.
Not just work but learn and grow every day at the job by learning new skills in an entrepreneurial setting from the executive chef who grew her own business over the last 5 years, and has numerous satisfied clients all over the bay area
Fast career growth by joining early at a startup restaurant
Responsibilities:
Provide excellent and efficient customer service
Prepare beverages following recipes
Operate coffee machine and related equipment
Keep the bar area clean
Execute opening and/or closing procedures
Operate the POS system
Excited about achieving personal and professional growth
Report to the Assistant Cafe Manager
Qualifications
Experience:
Restaurant: 1-2 years
Education:
GED or higher
Physical:
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 5 hours in length.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
On-demand early pay access
Career growth with on-the-job training
12 paid vacations
Medical insurance, vision and dental insurance
401k
Schedule:
8-10 hour shift
Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
Tips
Bonus pay
Work Location: Palo Alto
To apply: Email jobs@cocoaandbutter.com or submit the form below.