Adams Bakery Manager - Thomaston

Our company is a well-established retail bakery known for its commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and fresh bakery products. We take pride in offering a wide range of baked goods that cater to diverse customer preferences. This retail bakery operates with a strong focus on delivering excellent service while maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness. With a team dedicated to creating delightful bakery experiences, the company has built a reputation for freshness, quality, and customer-centric service in the community it serves.

The position of Bakery Manager is a pivotal role within our retail bakery, tasked with overseeing all bakery department operations to meet company standards and merchandising plans. As a Bakery Manager, you will be responsible for driving labor efficiency, sales, and gross profit margins aligned with store objectives. The role demands a leader who can build strong partnerships with store leadership, manage inventory effectively, ensure product quality, and maintain a clean and appealing sales floor environment. You will be integral in ensuring that bakery offerings are fresh and attractive, while minimizing shrinkage and optimizing sales opportunities.

This position requires hands-on management of bakery functions such as ordering product based on department needs, ensuring accurate pricing, and adherence to company marketing strategies. The Bakery Manager will supervise food safety compliance and hygiene, maintain equipment and storage areas, and enforce health department standards at all times. Training and development of team members are essential elements of this role, including timely onboarding of new hires and ongoing coaching to elevate performance. Scheduling personnel to meet varied customer demands while controlling labor costs is also a key responsibility.

Candidates for this position should have preferred experience in retail bakery settings, alongside relevant certifications such as ServeSafe or a comparable food safety credential. Physical stamina is necessary due to the nature of bakery work which includes lifting heavy items, standing for long durations, and operating in temperature-controlled environments. Excellent communication and organizational skills are imperative to meet customer expectations and support a collaborative team environment. The Bakery Manager will lead by example to maintain high product quality standards, a strong safety culture, and excellent customer service.

This is a full-time position offering a competitive hourly wage starting at $22.00, with adjustments based on experience. The role requires flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. If you are passionate about bakery operations and thrive in a dynamic retail environment, this opportunity allows you to contribute to a successful team dedicated to baking excellence and customer satisfaction.