Bakery Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bakery operations and ensure shifts run efficiently
• Maintain and enforce product quality standards throughout the day
• Ensure recipes, procedures, and SOPs are followed consistently
• Monitor production timelines and adjust priorities as needed
• Hold team members accountable to performance, cleanliness, and operational standards
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and development of employees
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvements
• Serve as the communication bridge between production and front of house teams
• Ensure a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment at all times
• Receive and verify deliveries, inventory, and supplies
• Communicate operational issues, staffing concerns, and opportunities directly to ownership
• Lead by example and help create a positive, accountable, high-performance culture
• Step into any area of the operation when needed to support the team and ensure success

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a bakery, restaurant, food production, hospitality, or similar environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on in daily operations
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, accountable, and self-motivated
• Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership of outcomes

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and remain active for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks including mixing, shaping, cleaning, and production work
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment
• Availability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Tips
• Complimentary bakery products
• Opportunity for advancement as the company continues to grow
• Direct involvement in helping shape the future of one of Rhode Island's fastest-growing bakeries