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Farmette

Bakery Manager

New Buffalo, MI · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Bakery Manager Location: New Buffalo, MI Application Close Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis Hours: Full time Start Date: Position available now Benefits: Salary (depending on experience ...

Origin Bakery

Bakery Manager

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

We're looking for a Bakery Manager who is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences while leading a high-performing front-of-house team. This is an opportunity to help shape the culture ...

Orijin Bakery

Bakery Manager

Ann Arbor, MI

$60K - $65K/yr

We're looking for a Bakery Manager who is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences while leading a high-performing front-of-house team. This is an opportunity to help shape the culture ...

Orijin Bakery

Bakery Manager

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

We're looking for a Bakery Manager who is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences while leading a high-performing front-of-house team. This is an opportunity to help shape the culture ...

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakery Manager

Sterling Heights, MI · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

What Makes This Role Special As a Bakery Manager at Nothing Bundt Cakes, you're more than just a manager - you're the mini-CEO of your bakery! You'll lead a talented team while ensuring we deliver ...

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bakery Manager

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

What Makes This Role Special As a Bakery Manager at Nothing Bundt Cakes, you're more than just a manager - you're the mini-CEO of your bakery! You'll lead a talented team while ensuring we deliver ...

SpartanNash Associates, LLC

Bakery Manager

Byron Center, MI · On-site

$16.25 - $22.25/hr

Our braggingly happy team members -- ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists -- create ...

SpartanNash

Bakery Manager

Byron Center, MI · On-site

$16.25 - $22.25/hr

Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create ...

SpartanNash Company

Bakery Manager

Byron Center, MI · On-site

$16.25 - $22.25/hr

Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create ...

SpartanNash Associates, LLC

Bakery Manager

Byron Center, MI · On-site

$16.25 - $22.25/hr

Our braggingly happy team members -- ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists -- create ...

Super One Foods

Bakery Dept Manager

Ironwood, MI · On-site

$19.25 - $26.25/hr

Looking for a confident, self-motivated candidate to manage a in-store bakery for Super One Foods. To be successful in this position previous scratch and bake-off production baking experience is ...

Holiday Market

Experienced Bakery Night Manager

Canton, MI · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

As the Bakery Night Manager at Holiday Market of Canton, you will oversee the daily operations of our bakery department, ensuring exceptional customer service, efficient production, and the highest ...

Polly Country Market

Bakery Technician

Chelsea, MI

Bakery Manager / Store Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary: The Bakery Technician is responsible for preparing, baking, and finishing bakery products according to store standards. This ...

Polly's Country Market

Bakery Technician

Chelsea, MI · On-site

$14.57/hr

Bakery Manager / Store Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary: The Bakery Technician is responsible for preparing, baking, and finishing bakery products according to store standards. This ...

Polly Food Service Inc

Bakery Technician

Chelsea, MI · On-site

Bakery Manager / Store Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary: The Bakery Technician is responsible for preparing, baking, and finishing bakery products according to store standards. This ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for bakery manager in Michigan is $18.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.10 and $20.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a bakery manager do?

As a bakery manager, your central responsibilities are to ensure your bakery is profitable and well-maintained. You assess sales reports so you can see which of your baked goods or pastry are selling well and which are not. Based on your assessments, in consultation with the bakers and owners, you make decisions about what inventory you should to stock. Your duties also include managing the front-of-house staff. You make schedules and hire and train new employees. It is useful for a bakery manager to have job experience working in a bakery as an assistant manager or a shift leader.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bakery manager?

To thrive as a Bakery Manager, you need strong knowledge of baking techniques, food safety standards, inventory management, and prior experience in food service or hospitality. Familiarity with bakery production equipment, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and certifications like ServSafe are typically required. Leadership, organization, and excellent customer service skills help you motivate staff and create a positive environment. These skills ensure efficient operations, high product quality, customer satisfaction, and compliance with health regulations.

What are some common challenges bakery managers face in balancing production schedules with customer demand?

Bakery Managers often need to carefully forecast customer demand to ensure that fresh products are always available without overproducing and causing waste. This requires strong organizational skills and close attention to sales trends, seasonal fluctuations, and special events. Additionally, managers must coordinate staffing and inventory orders to keep production running smoothly, all while maintaining high quality and safety standards. Open communication with team members and adaptability are key to successfully meeting these challenges.
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Bakery Manager

Farmette

New Buffalo, MI • On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Bakery Manager

Location: New Buffalo, MI
Application Close Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis                                    
Hours: Full time                    
Start Date: Position available now
Benefits: Salary (depending on experience), free cafe shift drink, 20% off employee purchases, farmette merch and paid time off.       

About Farmette:

Farmette is a small farm, marketplace, bakery + cafe in New Buffalo, Michigan. Our core mission is to support sustainable food culture. We love our small business community along the shores of Lake Michigan and aim to uplift and enhance our unique area. We are an inclusive marketplace carrying local and sustainable produce, flowers, coffee, prepared foods, home goods and more. 

As the Bakery Manager, you'll take the lead on managing our 100% sourdough bakery program. You will play a key role in maintaining the quality and consistency of our current sourdough program, while also helping to expand our menu and production. We highly value positivity, reliability and emotional maturity. We’re a bunch of foodies who love to talk about what we’re eating for lunch.

Responsibilities

You’ll collaborate with Farmette’s founder, Katie Burdett, along with the entire small Farmette team. 

  • Lead our bakery program! Keep the marketplace stocked with fresh sourdough bread and focaccia in accordance with our motto “quality and consistency”.
  • Expand bakery production and menu in coordination with Farmette’s founder and General Manager. This includes recipe development and costing.
  • Train and manage a team of bakers.
  • Keep all bakery equipment in clean and working order. 
  • Be able to work all bakery positions as needed including baking with our 3-deck Polin Bread Oven, mixing dough, shaping dough and cleaning.
  • Fill in for any positions as needed in the case of staff sickness or emergency.
  • Work with sustainably farmed and preferably local grains.
  • Perform weekly inventory management, coordinate par, sourdough feeding numbers and staff schedules.
  • Keep a clean, sanitary workspace, storage and refrigeration.
  • Keep all recipes updated in Google Drive and printed on-site.
  • Provide excellent internal and external customer service to our staff, customers and vendors.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of sourdough baking experience in a commercial kitchen.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a team-driven environment. We are a respectful, joyful and positive work environment. 
  • Food Manager certification for working in a commercial kitchen.
  • Impeccable attendance.
  • Must be a foodie! Must have a passion for sourdough and good food in general.
  • Open to feedback with the understanding that the whole team is working towards the same goal.
  • Keep a positive and professional attitude with co-workers, customers and vendors.
  • Be able to handle the physical work of commercial baking.
  • Lift and move up to 50 lbs. Reach, bend and stoop frequently.
  • Make cleanliness and food safety a top priority.
  • Live within a reasonable driving distance to Farmette and have access to reliable transportation.
  • We are a non-smoking workplace for the safety of our on-site farm.

TO APPLY

  • Email hello@farmettemichigan.com with subject “Bakery Manager”
  • Explain your interest in the position
  • Attach Your Resume
  • Share two professional references
  • List any pre-planned trips or availability restrictions

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Farmette is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace. We hire qualified candidates and make all employment-related decisions based on job-related qualifications, without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.

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