Bakery Manager - SE Portland

Bakery Manager

Salary: $55,000-$60,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Full Time | Flexible schedule based on bakery operational needs, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight production support.

Required: Current Oregon Food Handler Certification Oregon Food Safety Professional Certification

Location & Transportation: Elephants Central Kitchen is located at 1611 SE 7th Ave. Reliable transportation is required. Due to our location, dependable transportation to and from our store is essential.

About Elephants: A locally owned company since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest and now operates seven Portland-metro retail locations and a thriving catering company. As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to sustainability, transparency, and using business as a force for good while serving exceptional, scratch-made food rooted in our local community. Elephants Delicatessen is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.

What We Offer:

• Employer contributed vacation and sick time
• Kaiser Medical coverage, with alternative care as a bonus (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.)
• Mental Health Services
• Dental, FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), and 401(k) with 4% company match
• Training that will fast-track your culinary/hospitality career
• Free counseling and financial services
• Opportunities for advancement
• Discounts on our delicious made-from-scratch food
• Pet insurance
• Chance to win employee raffles
• Discounts at Skechers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, select B Corporations, and many more
• A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection

Elephants Delicatessen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Elephants Delicatessen participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Requirements:

• Lead, train, and develop bakery staff through hands-on leadership, coaching, onboarding, and cross-training.
• Plan and manage staffing schedules, labor reporting, and production workflows to meet operational needs.
• Supervise daily bakery production to ensure products meet quality, consistency, presentation, and deadline expectations.
• Monitor inventory, oversee stock rotation, verify deliveries, and support efficient use of supplies, labor, and equipment.
• Research, develop, and refine recipes, production methods, and operational efficiencies.
• Conduct team meetings, daily huddles, coaching conversations, and performance discussions in partnership with HR.
• Maintain and enforce food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and workplace safety standards throughout the bakery operation.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and administrative systems to manage scheduling, reporting, and operational documentation.
• Partner with operational leadership on forecasting, budgeting, wholesale account support, and production planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with catering, production, and leadership teams to support daily operational success.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years of commercial bakery experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of commercial baking techniques, food safety practices, sanitation standards, and bakery production operations.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams in a fast-paced food production environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with inventory or production management software preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Solid math skills related to recipe scaling, measurements, inventory management, and production planning.
• Culinary degree with a concentration in Baking & Pastry Arts preferred.
• Fluent English communication skills (verbal and written) required.
• Current Food Handler Certification and Oregon Food Safety Professional Certification required.

If you're passionate about bakery production, developing people, and delivering exceptional quality, we'd love to meet you!