Bench Pastry Leader

About the role

The Production Manager at SusieCakes leads the culinary operation by managing the baking and production of delicious cakes and other baked goods in-house. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality products are produced efficiently, through training, supporting safety, and developing the culinary team in production management.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, train, and develop the culinary team members in the production category through adherence to recipes and standard operating procedures.
• Lead the team in the production of custom baked goods, including mixing, baking, and building.
• Assign daily production tasks to team members and ensure their completion.
• Ensure all food is prepared, handled, and stored according to all required food safety code standards.

Qualifications

• Affiliate degree in Culinary, Baking, or Pastry Arts preferred.
• Two years of leadership experience in a team environment.
• Ability to work in multiple regional locations.
• Flexibility to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift, move, and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Able to taste product for quality assurance, including buttercream, cake, cupcake batter, cookie dough, and other recipes as assigned.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible work schedule - Day shifts!
• Free non-slip shoes (annually).
• Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake.
• Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year’s Day).
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Vacation, 401k, FSA.
• Paid Sick Time.
• Referral Program.
• Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance.
• Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave.
• Generous 50% discount to all our delicious desserts!

Leadership Attributes

• Create a fun, lively, and celebratory environment.
• Possess and demonstrate a “One team, One goal” philosophy.
• Work in an organized, deliberate, and fast-paced manner.