About the position
We are a well-established fresh-food marketplace and event catering company, privately held and operated, with a deep passion for creating delicious dishes and menus for special occasions. Our offerings range from fine dining experiences to relaxed buffets, and we also specialize in custom cakes and wedding cakes. We are seeking a Bakery Manager who will take on hands-on responsibilities while managing a staff of 20. This role is crucial in implementing processes and practices across the department, formulating strategies to improve performance, procuring materials, managing inventory, overseeing logistics, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and local health mandates. The Bakery Manager will be responsible for developing the team to enhance the quality of customer service and implementing best practices at all levels. This includes monitoring inventory levels, department efficiency, and compliance with food safety standards. The role also involves managing financial data, including budgets and forecasts, inventory management, workflow optimization, quality control, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs). Additionally, the Bakery Manager will handle scheduling and logistics, coordinating projects such as holiday specials and bakery promotions with other departments to ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bakery management or as a pastry chef, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership skills are essential, along with knowledge of budgeting and forecasting, inventory control practices, and managing food costs. The candidate should also be well-versed in food safety regulations and possess the ability to implement proper procedures. Excellent customer service skills are a must, with a focus on creating a positive experience for our customers. Experience in hiring and training bakery staff is also required.
Responsibilities
- Manage a staff of 20 in the bakery department.
- Implement processes and practices across the department.
- Formulate strategies to improve performance.
- Procure materials and manage inventory effectively.
- Oversee logistics and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
- Develop the team to enhance customer service quality.
- Monitor inventory levels and department efficiency.
- Manage financial data, including budgets and forecasts.
- Control inventory workflow and quality standards.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Handle scheduling and logistics for bakery operations.
- Coordinate projects such as holidays and bakery specials with other departments.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in Bakery Management or as a Pastry Chef.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting.
- Experience with inventory control practices.
- Ability to manage food costs and implement proper procedures.
- Familiarity with food safety regulations.
- Customer service skills focused on creating a positive experience.
- Experience in hiring and training bakery staff.
Benefits
- Base salary of $65-75K
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(K) retirement plan
- Voluntary Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Earned sick leave
- Vacation time
