Evening Bakery Manager

Kuppa Joy Coffee House is a well-established coffee company located in Clovis, with a mission centered on loving God, loving people, and loving coffee. For over a decade, Kuppa Joy has used coffee to connect with the community, build meaningful relationships, and strive for excellence in every aspect of their service and product offerings. The company culture is deeply rooted in values such as growth, integrity, hospitality, accountability, and continuous improvement, creating a positive and supportive environment for employees and customers alike. Although faith is not a requirement for employment, these core values guide the work ethic and customer interactions at Kuppa Joy.

Kuppa Joy is expanding its bakery operations to ensure fresh pastries are delivered daily to every location. The Bakery Manager role is an essential leadership position within this expansion, playing a critical role in supporting the daily operations of the bakery, supervising the team, and maintaining the highest product quality standards. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, the Bakery Manager collaborates closely with the Bakery and Kitchen Manager to ensure that production standards and food safety guidelines are rigorously followed. This position is perfect for an experienced baker who possesses strong supervisory skills and is ready to advance into higher leadership positions while continuing to be actively involved in the hands-on production process.

The Bakery Manager drives professionalism, teamwork, and excellence within the bakery department. They assist in managing daily baking and production schedules, ensuring product availability, freshness, and quality. The manager oversees hands-on baking, preparation, and finishing of bakery products according to precise recipes and operational standards. They also ensure safe operation and maintenance of bakery equipment and support inventory management tasks including ingredient ordering, receiving, rotation, and waste reduction strategies.

Additionally, the Bakery Manager is responsible for upholding all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards to ensure a safe working environment and a consistently high-quality product. They monitor product consistency, presentation, and taste, addressing any quality issues promptly while maintaining clear communication with the Bakery and Kitchen Manager. By modeling cleanliness, organization, and safety, the manager helps foster a culture of accountability across all bakery operations.

Leading a team of bakery staff during shifts, the Bakery Manager provides coaching on baking techniques, efficiency, and quality expectations to maintain excellence. They enforce attendance policies and professional behavior, play an active role in onboarding and training new team members, and manage weekly schedules, shift coverage, and production planning to optimize workflow. This position demands flexibility, as the schedule includes working weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts up to 2-4 am.

Kuppa Joy offers competitive compensation of $28 to $34 per hour depending on experience, with availability for 40 hours per week from Sunday through Friday evenings. Employees enjoy benefits such as complimentary shift beverages, a 15% employee discount, medical benefits for full-time employees, and a 401(k) plan with employer match up to 4%. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and supports a respectful and team-oriented work environment. Overall, the Bakery Manager role at Kuppa Joy Coffee House offers a rewarding opportunity for professionals passionate about baking, leadership, and fostering community through quality food service.