Bakery Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

As an Operations Manager, you play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day operations to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. You will collaborate closely with team members to drive productivity and solve operational challenges. Your leadership and problem-solving skills are essential in maintaining high standards and fostering continuous improvement within the organization.

$55,000 - $68,000 yearly

• Lead, coach, and develop a talented bakery team

• Create an outstanding guest experience through exceptional service and product quality

• Manage daily production, inventory, ordering, and scheduling

• Drive sales through merchandising, seasonal offerings, and creative displays

• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and quality standards

• Achieve labor, margin, and department performance goals

• Be given the opportunity to lead a key department at one of the region's most beloved family destinations.

• Previous bakery, food service, grocery or retail management experience

• Passion for customer service and operational excellence

• Availability to work weekends, holidays and seasonal peak periods

• Strong leadership and team-building skills

From spring through winter, there’s always something to enjoy at Eckert’s! Visit us for pick-your-own strawberries, peaches, blackberries, apples, and pumpkins—plus hayrides, outdoor concerts, farm-to-table meals, sunflower fields, and holiday fun. In winter, visit Santa and find the perfect fresh-cut Christmas tree. All year long, enjoy our fresh-baked treats, homestyle meals, and refreshing hard cider.

Our Belleville, IL farm is open year-round, while our seasonal farms in Millstadt & Grafton, IL, and Versailles, KY, offer unforgettable u-pick adventures and events.

Today, the seventh and eighth generations of the Eckert family oversee the daily business operations.