Bakery Manager

Responsibilities

• Effectively direct and supervise all functions and activities of the bakery, including production, pastries, and artisan breads, ensuring proper execution of operations.
• Evaluate problem areas, concerns, and potential issues and develop corrective action plans.
• Ensure the bakery department adheres to company standards on cost control, customer service, merchandising, product quality, employee relations, product presentation, product preparation, ordering, inventory, cleanliness, rotation, sanitation, and organization.
• Ensure all department personnel follow approved procedures for receiving product, dating, price marking, and restocking cases to protect quality, maintain public image, ensure accuracy, and manage product rotation.
• Check and verify bakery merchandise received against vendor invoices to confirm delivery meets quality standards.
• Maintain good communications within the store and throughout the organization.
• Develop associates through training, supervision, delegation, and appropriate rewards and discipline.
• Maintain a favorable department image to customers by keeping the area clean, attractive, and friendly.
• Ensure department personnel provide customers with prompt and courteous service.
• Ensure employee work schedules and time‑and‑attendance records are accurate, following all Nino Salvaggio time‑administration guidelines.
• Submit required reports, surveys, and results accurately and timely to the appropriate person.
• Train and supervise employees on the safe use of all equipment in the department.
• Motivate associates to achieve company sales, cost‑control, and customer‑service goals.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Food Management Certification (required).
• Previous bakery management experience (required).
• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for eight or more hour periods.
• Thorough familiarity with all products carried in the department, including detailed knowledge of price, taste, preparation, and use of the various baked goods offered.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Short‑term disability
• Accident insurance
• Hospitalization coverage
• Critical illness coverage
• Cancer coverage
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Education reimbursement
• Company‑paid long‑term disability (LTD) policy

Pay

This position offers an annual salary range of $55,000–$65,000.

Schedule

The role averages approximately 50 hours per week.