Position Summary

The Tryst Trading Company Food Group is seeking a Commissary Manager to oversee all bakery, prep, and sauce production at our central commissary. The Commissary Manager ensures that all food and ingredient production, storage, and distribution runs smoothly across all locations.

The ideal candidate is personable, highly organized, an excellent communicator, works well with others, and shares the company’s Core Values: unpretentious, fun at heart, passionate, mindful in the moment, and demonstrating an all-for-one-and-one-for-all attitude.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commissary Operations
   
    

• Oversee all bakery, prep, and sauce production weekly.
  
   
• Ensure kitchen equipment and appliances are ready and maintained for use.
  
   
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment at all times.
  
   
• Prepare salads, baked goods, salad dressings, and sauces.
  
   
• Manage workflow and schedules for Commissary staff and evening delivery drivers.
  
   
• Complete catering orders and assist the Event Coordinator with execution, including order specifics, delivery details, and staffing.
  
   
• Organize and maintain dry goods storage, OCNC back stock, pantry storage areas, and bodega spaces.
  
   

2. Delivery & Coordination
   
    

• Assist Head Culinary Manager with coordinating daily deliveries from Commissary to stores.
  
   
• Handle urgent delivery needs and second-round deliveries as necessary.
  
   
• Communicate with store management and upper management regarding supply issues, discrepancies, or operational challenges.
  
   

3. Administrative & Reporting
   
    

• Maintain Commissary order guides in collaboration with Head Culinary Manager and Bookkeeper.
  
   
• Perform administrative tasks including inventory management, Restaurant365, Toast POS reporting, and Commissary order entry.
  
   
• Validate Commissary staff timecards for payroll processing.
  
   
• Perform additional or special tasks as assigned by management.
  
   

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
  
   
• Proven experience in basic cooking techniques / prep cook experience.
  
   
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
   
• Basic computer proficiency (MS Office, Google Workspace).
  
   
• Strong communication skills; bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
  
   
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  
   
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and possess good manual dexterity.
  
   
• Fully licensed by DC Health.
  
   
• Alignment with Core Values: unpretentious, fun at heart, passionate, mindful in the moment, and demonstrating an all-for-one-and-one-for-all attitude.
  
   

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Full-Time-Eligible Employees)
  
   
• Paid Vacation (Full-Time-Eligible Employees)
  
   
• 401(k) (Full-Time-Eligible Employees)
  
   
• Dining Perks
  
   
• Growth and advancement opportunities within the organization
  
   

About Us

The Tryst Trading Company family of restaurants includes Tryst, The Diner, Open City, The Coupe, and Open City at the National Cathedral.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tryst Trading Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policies reflect a commitment to fair employment practices and the elimination of discriminatory practices.