This is the short version of our handbook — the parts every team member should know. Eleven sections, a few quick questions along the way, about ten minutes from start to finish.
Bread & Table was founded on the belief that community-rooted hospitality and food & beverage brands can make cities more vibrant, connected, and livable.
Our mission isn't just to serve great coffee, beer, wine, or food — it's to foster a deeper sense of place and belonging in Charlottesville, the mid-Atlantic, and beyond.
Bread & Table is the management company behind six distinct brands — each with its own identity, its own team, and its own place in the community. Knowing the family helps you know where you fit.
Started near UVA in 2008. Now the largest independent coffee shop operator in Virginia, with an expansive roasting operation.
A wedding and event venue at The Historic Woolen Mills — a restored 19th-century textile mill in Charlottesville. Hosts 10–570 guests for everything from intimate corporate dinners to grandiose weddings, with in-house catering by Executive Chef Tucker Yoder.
A 10,000 sq ft brewery and taproom in the Bellair neighborhood. Clean lagers to distinctive ales, brewed on-site.
Nitro cold brew, roasted and canned in Charlottesville. Distributed across the U.S. Coffee at its best — nothing added.
The restaurant at The Wool Factory. Seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking led by Executive Chef Tucker Yoder. Lunch, dinner, and a thoughtful wine program.
A wine and coffee shop at The Wool Factory. Customers dive deeper into wine curiosity with the best from Virginia producers, alongside locally roasted Grit coffee and freshly baked pastries.
Each brand has a collection of core values that represent how we want to show up — for our guests, our coworkers, and ourselves. The goal is to live them every day, not just post them on a wall.
It started with a single coffee shop near UVA. What began as Para Coffee became Grit, then a roastery, then a brewery, then an events business, then a nitro cold brew company that ships nationwide.
Every brand at Bread & Table has its own story — but they share a founding team and a founding principle: build things that make the community better.
Full bios for every leader live in the handbook — here's the short version. These are the people setting direction across the company and the brands.
Employment at every Bread & Table brand is at-will. The first 30 days are a mutual trial — for you to learn the role, and for us to make sure the fit is right.
Everything else — from communication norms to conflict resolution — comes back to one idea: intentional, respectful, empathetic interactions.
In hospitality, a missed shift isn't just a missed shift — it's a teammate picking up slack and a guest getting less than they deserve. Schedules go out at least two weeks in advance. Once posted, you're responsible for every shift with your name on it.
Lateness and no-shows are tracked on a quarterly basis by Brand Managers.
Our dress code is meant to empower you to represent yourself and our brand well. The standards below apply to everyone across Bread & Table — but each brand also has its own specific uniform requirements on top of these.
Required for all service industry employees. Non-negotiable.
For all team members on site.
The best way to overcome conflict is direct communication. When that isn't productive — or when you don't feel comfortable — there's a clear path to escalate. Inappropriate physical contact results in immediate termination, no exceptions.
In our business, food safety is non-negotiable. Shortcuts could cost the company its business, and you your job. Everyone signs the Conditional Employee Reporting Agreement (Form 1-B) as part of onboarding.
Full-time status means 30+ hours per week. Benefits vary by role — the handbook has the full details. Here are the highlights every team member should know.
You've completed the handbook orientation. Sign below to acknowledge, and remember — this is the short version. The full handbook lives in Rippling for anything you want to dig into later.