General Manager in Training (Woodstock)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

This position will begin with a (90) day training period before stepping into the full benefits (including salary) and responsibilities associated with the General Manager role. During these (90) days, the candidate will be referred to as the General Manager in Training (GMIT) and hiring into the position is contingent on performance during this training period

Position Summary:

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Bakery Manager directs the team and day-to-day operation, which includes all aspects of the guest experience, cake production, brand and merchandise presentation, work environment, management, and inventory control. The ultimate objective of this role is to drive sales and profitability while ensuring the highest-quality cakes, a warm, welcoming environment and superior service are consistently provided to our guests. The Bakery Manager exemplifies NbC core values and serves as the key culture carrier to bring joy to the bakery and beyond in the community while building the team's commitment to our guests and the NbC brand.


Accountabilities/Duties:
Team Leadership

• Prioritizes the guest experience, models superior guest engagement and fosters a positive work environment.
• Recruits and selects talent and ensures performance expectations are clearly communicated and proper training is provided to execute responsibilities effectively and enable team members to thrive.
• Provides continuous coaching and follow up to develop team and manage performance; delivers constructive feedback, conducts quarterly reviews, and addresses any performance issues in a timely, effective manner.
• Identifies future leaders and cross-trains team members as appropriate to build individual capabilities and ensure adequate bakery coverage.
• Maintains hands-on knowledge of all bakery roles and steps in regularly to perform various responsibilities as business needs dictate.

Business Operations

• Facilitates the opening and closing of the bakery, including cash-drawer balancing and bank deposits.
• Manages special-order fulfillment via web and email for individual guests and corporate accounts as well as large, complex orders and deliveries.
• Creates and communicates weekly sales productivity goals, cake production plan and team schedule, and adjusts bakery coverage based on changing business trend.
• Sets inventory par levels based on production demand and sales forecast, monitors stock levels, processes weekly supply orders and conducts monthly inventory.
• Ensures NbC product, service, bakery environment and visual merchandising standards are consistently upheld and that all bakery operations adhere to food and health safety standards and NbC policies and procedures.
• Manages all controllable expenses, including labor, COGS, maintenance and supplies, to maximize profitability.

Core Values and Leadership Competencies:

• Servant's Heart: Goes above and beyond to support and develop the team and create a superior guest experience. Keeps the good of the team and guest ahead of personal interests or gain. Leads by example and displays humility and empathy for others.
• Spirit of a Champion: Demonstrates an intense drive, a commitment to excellence and a passion to succeed. Seizes 100% ownership of responsibilities, with zero excuses for issues within direct control. Operates with a sense of urgency, exercises sound judgment and seeks feedback to improve performance.
• Genuine Connections: Projects warmth, enthusiasm and optimism that attracts and energizes others. Builds positive, productive relationships and communicates often and openly. Serves as a strong Cake Celebrity/Brand Ambassador in the local community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Has the ability to interpret and analyze business and financial data, identify areas of strength and improvement opportunity, and determine appropriate action plans to address issues.
• Leads with an unwavering guest focus and exhibits strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, empower and motivate a team and communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Excels at delegating duties, communicating clear expectations, directing others' work and managing performance.
• Is highly organized and resourceful, can balance multiple priorities and demonstrates strong follow-up skills.
• Possesses strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to accurately assess situations and identify issues, develop possible solutions and take the appropriate courses of action.
• Demonstrates strong learning agility, with a passion to grow and excel.

Education, Certifications and Work Experience Requirements:

• 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 foodservice industries is great but not required.
• Demonstrated success in hiring and developing teams, creating a superior service environment and a positive work environment.
• Foodservice safety training certificate (or required to obtain within 30 days of employment).
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, with comfort in learning new technologies.

Work Availability:

Post training period, typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm while working (1) weekend per month with understanding that business demands could require flexiblity, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Must be available to work peak seasons around all major holidays.

Work Location:
Nothing Bundt Cakes Woodstock: 285 Ridgewalk Parkway, Suite 104, Woodstock, GA 30188

Compensation: $46,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year


Join Our Growing Family

From "Happy Birthday" to "Just Because," Nothing Bundt Cakes® is committed to bringing joy to our guests and our communities and helping make every celebration sweeter! Each bakery offers a warm and welcoming work environment with team members who embody this joy-filled brand and possess a Servant's Heart, the Spirit of a Champion and the ability to make Genuine Connections.

With over 500 bakery locations in 40+ U.S states and in Canada, there's plenty of opportunity to join our family!

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Employees at a franchised Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery location are employed by the franchise owner/operator and are not employees of Nothing Bundt Cakes Corporate (the franchisor). All inquiries about employment should be directed to the franchise owner/operator and not to Nothing Bundt Cakes Corporate. Each franchise owner/operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.