Bakery Team Leader

Position Overview We are seeking an energetic and experienced Bakery Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for leading all bakery operations, ensuring high-quality fresh baked goods, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Our bakeries are built on providing fresh breads, cakes, pastries, and desserts daily for both everyday enjoyment and special occasions. Position Overview We are seeking an energetic and experienced Bakery Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for leading all bakery operations, ensuring high-quality fresh baked goods, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Our bakeries are built on providing fresh breads, cakes, pastries, and desserts daily for both everyday enjoyment and special occasions. Key Responsibilities Manage daily bakery operations, including production, merchandising, and sales performance. Schedule, train, supervise, and develop bakery staff to ensure strong team performance. Oversee ordering, inventory, and replenishment of bakery supplies and products. Ensure consistent product quality, freshness, and presentation standards are met. Perform and oversee baking, cake decorating, and production as needed. Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards. Provide excellent customer service and respond to customer requests or special orders. Drive department goals, productivity, and overall performance. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Previous experience in a retail or supermarket bakery environment required. Proven leadership experience with the ability to train, manage, and motivate a team. Experience in baking, cake decorating, and bakery production preferred. Strong organizational skills with the ability to follow and execute programs and goals. Friendly, positive attitude with strong customer service skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed. Physical Requirements Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift. Ability to work in a multi-temperature environment. About Us: Caraluzzi's is a family owned & operated group of markets that prides itself on delivering incredible service to our customers. Hard work & innovation are at the roots of our growth and success since we started in 1949. Today, with locations across the Greater Danbury area we are committed to being the market of choice by satisfying the diverse and changing needs of our customers & employees. Our employees are our greatest assets and we continuously invest & develop them. So, whether you are looking for a part time job or a life time career, Caraluzzi's offers a great work environment for you to grow & develop. Apply now to be part of one of the industry\'s most progressive independent grocers! Job Posted by ApplicantPro #J-18808-Ljbffr