Bakery Shift Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Clark Street Bakery is seeking a Bakery Shift Lead to help run daily bakery operations with consistency, efficiency, and care. This role is hands-on and leadership-focused — ideal for someone who is highly organized, confident in bakery prep, and able to guide a team through a fast-paced production environment.

The Shift Lead plays a critical role in ensuring prep is completed accurately according to recipes, staff are supported and held accountable, and daily bakery operations run smoothly from open to close.

This is a working lead position — you will be expected to perform all prep tasks yourself while also managing and supporting the team.

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Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead bakery staff during assigned shifts and ensure smooth daily operations

• Assign, track, and verify completion of prep tasks according to recipes and production standards

• Train, coach, and support team members on prep techniques, workflow, and efficiency

• Ensure staff arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work

• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative team environment

• Communicate clearly and professionally with both staff and management

Production & Prep Oversight

• Ensure all prep is executed accurately and efficiently according to Clark Street Bakery recipes and standards

• Be fully proficient in all bakery prep tasks to provide hands-on guidance and training

• Monitor pacing and workflow to meet production needs without waste or burnout

• Ensure the correct number of lards (or designated doughs / items) are pulled and staged for the following day

Inventory, Reporting & Close-Out

• Take and record end-of-day inventory accurately

• Complete and submit a daily shift report detailing production, staffing, issues, and notes for management

• Communicate any shortages, equipment issues, or concerns to the Bakery Manager

• Ensure prep areas are clean, organized, and properly closed out

Labor & Cost Awareness

• Monitor staffing levels throughout the shift

• Know when and how to cut staff appropriately to avoid overtime while maintaining production needs

• Support management goals related to labor efficiency and food cost control

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Prior pastry and/or bakery experience required

• Previous lead, supervisor, or keyholder experience strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of bakery prep workflows and production environments

• Excellent communication skills — verbal and written

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail and recipe accuracy

• Reliable, punctual, and prepared to work

• Comfortable giving direction and feedback to peers

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Certifications

• Food Handler Card (required)

• ServSafe Food Protection Certification (preferred; must be obtained if not already held)

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Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time position

• Tip-eligible

• Hourly pay range: $20–$22/hour + tips (based on experience)

• Opportunities for growth within a multi-location bakery group

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Why Work at Clark Street Bakery

• Be part of a respected, quality-driven bakery team

• Work with thoughtfully developed recipes and systems

• Leadership opportunity with real responsibility and impact

• Supportive management and clear expectations

• Growth potential as the company continues to expand