Night Shift Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Night Shift Manager is responsible for overseeing all night operations, ensuring fresh products are prepared for the afternoon/evening business, maintaining food safety and quality standards, supervising 2nd shift staff, and ensuring the shop is clean and organized. This position requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the production and bakery team.
• Prepare and oversee the production of donuts, pastries, fillings, icings, and other baked goods according to company recipes and quality standards.
• Ensure all products are prepared, displayed, and stocked during shift.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to management.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health department standards always.
• Ensure equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and operated safely.
• Schedule and assign nightly tasks to team members.
• Train, coach, and motivate employees.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, and performance.
• Complete nightly reports, production waste documentation.
• Resolve employee and operational issues.
• Minimize product waste while meeting production goals.
• Ensure the store is clean, organized, and fully prepared for the morning shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous management or supervisory experience in food service, bakery, restaurant, or retail.
• Experience in baking or donut production is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and inventory management skills.
• Dependable with excellent attendance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working around hot equipment and commercial kitchen machinery.
• Ability to work overnight hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Schedule

• Full-time overnight position
• Typical shift: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (hours may vary based on production needs)
• Weekend and holiday availability required.

Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Time management
• Food safety knowledge
• Problem-solving
• Inventory control
• Quality assurance
• Customer service mindset
• Attention to detail

Local donut shop that has high daily production.

Company Description

Local donut shop that has high daily production.