Bakery Manager

Bakery Manager

The Bakery Manager oversees daily bakery operations, ensuring high standards of product quality, guest service, and team performance. They manage inventory, staff, financials, and customer orders while maintaining a positive work environment.

A Day in the Life of The Bakery Manager:

• Guest & Team Engagement: Lead by example in providing excellent guest service, regularly engage with staff to ensure a productive and positive work environment
• Staff Management & Development: Delegate tasks, set schedules, monitor performance, identify future leaders, and cross-train staff to ensure operational flexibility
• Operations & Production: Oversee bakery opening and closing procedures and help with production to ensure timely fulfillment of special orders and deliveries
• Inventory & Ordering: Set inventory levels, place weekly supply orders, and perform monthly stock counts
• Financial Oversight: Manage labor, cost of goods sold (COGS), and other expenses, prepare payroll and monitor sales and labor reports to maximize profitability
• Health & Safety : Ensure compliance with food safety, health regulations, and cleanliness standards
• Community Engagement: Build relationships with local businesses and organizations to promote the bakery and expand brand presence through events and sponsorships

What You Will Need:

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze business data, adjust operations, and meet sales goals
• Proficient in inventory management and financial oversight
• High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is a plus
• 1-3 years of leadership experience managing teams, business operations and the guest experience in the retail, hospitality or food service industries
• Demonstrated success in hiring and developing teams, creating a superior service environment and achieving financial objectives
• Experience in creating productivity goals, inventory par levels, team schedules, and managing costs
• Foodservice safety training certificate (or required to obtain within 30 days of employment)
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods
• Passion for quality, learning, and guest service
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, with comfort in learning new technologies
• Must have the flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on changing business demands