Bakery Manager

The hiring establishment is a retail store with a dedicated bakery department, committed to providing high-quality bakery products to its customers. This company values fresh merchandise, excellent customer service, and efficient department management. They pride themselves on maintaining compliance with safety, sanitation, and governmental regulations, while fostering positive employee relations and operational excellence. The bakery department is an integral part of their retail operation, offering a variety of baked goods including commercial breads like Stroehman and Maier's, as well as a private label selection.

The role of Bakery Manager is a pivotal leadership position responsible for directing and supervising all functions within the bakery department. Reporting directly to the Store Director and Bakery Supervisor, the Bakery Manager holds non-exempt status and is responsible for the overall direction, leadership, merchandising, and production within the department. This position demands attention to detail in inventory control, product freshness, and maintaining compliance with company policies and health regulations.

The Bakery Manager will oversee the ordering process to maintain proper inventory levels, enforce product rotation policies, and participate in shrink control to minimize losses. Effective scheduling and supervision of department employees are essential to ensure smooth operations throughout the day. The manager will also maintain and submit the necessary records, monitor product quality carefully, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to weights, measures, and health department standards.

In addition, the Bakery Manager is tasked with overseeing the baking and general production, providing training to new employees, and promoting courteous customer service by greeting customers promptly. A strong focus on labor cost control, sales distribution, and budget maintenance is required to meet financial goals. The candidate must be skilled in cake decorating and willing to assist with supplementary tasks such as merchandise unloading, inventory monitoring, and maintaining cleanliness in the bakery area.

This position requires a combination of leadership skills, practical bakery knowledge, and physical capability, including lifting up to 50 pounds for extended periods. Strong communication skills and dexterity are important to manage the team effectively and ensure high-quality packaging and presentation of bakery products. This role is ideal for someone passionate about bakery operations, with a knack for managing people and processes, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a safe and compliant workplace environment.