Bakery Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes #34 is currently hiring a Bakery Manager!We're looking for smiling, friendly and super positive leaders to bring the joy to their teams and guests!
Salary Range
$65-$85k

Benefits (Full-Time, Salary or Hourly)
Fulltime team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their wellbeing at work and at home. Eligible fulltime employees receive:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings program available after 90-days of employment (no company match)
• Companysponsored life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) that is earned and accrued based on hours worked
• Employee discounts on bakery items
• Training, development, and advancement opportunities

Health benefits begin after meeting the plans eligibility and waiting period requirements
This is a full-time, salary position. The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Bakery Manager directs the team and day-to-day operation, which includes all aspects of the guest experience, cake production, brand and merchandise presentation, work environment, P&L management and inventory control. The ultimate objective of this role is to drive sales and profitability while ensuring the highest-quality cakes, a warm, welcoming environment and superior service are consistently provided to our guests. The Bakery Manager exemplifies NbC core values and serves as the key culture carrier to bring joy to the bakery and beyond in the community while building the teams commitment to our guests and the NbC brand.
Bakery hours are Monday-Saturday: 9am-7pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.
Job Responsibilities:
I. Team Leadership
Prioritizes the guest experience, models superior guest engagement and fosters a positive work environment.
Recruits and selects talent and ensures performance expectations are clearly communicated and proper training is provided to execute responsibilities effectively and enable team members to thrive.
Engages frequently with team members to gain insight into workload and progress, address any challenges and course correct as needed.
Provides continuous coaching and follow up to develop team and manage performance; delivers constructive feedback, conducts quarterly reviews, and addresses any performance issues in a timely, effective manner.
Delineates role of Assistant Manager, assigning specific responsibilities to support the ongoing leadership of the bakery team and operation.
Identifies future leaders and cross-trains team members as appropriate to build individual capabilities and ensure adequate bakery coverage.
Maintains hands-on knowledge of all bakery roles and steps in regularly to perform various responsibilities as business needs dictate.
II. Business Operations
Facilitates the opening and closing of the bakery, including cash-drawer balancing and bank deposits.
Manages special-order fulfillment via web and email for individual guests and corporate accounts as well as large, complex orders and deliveries.
Creates and communicates weekly sales productivity goals, cake production plan and team schedule, and adjusts bakery coverage based on changing business trend.
Sets inventory par levels based on production demand and sales forecast, monitors stock levels, processes weekly supply orders and conducts monthly inventory.
Ensures NbC product, service, bakery environment and visual merchandising standards are consistently upheld and that all bakery operations adhere to food and health safety standards and NbC policies and procedures.
Manages all controllable expenses, including labor, COGS, maintenance and supplies, to maximize profitability.
Performs administrative functions, including payroll processing, sales, labor and product inventory reporting, and basic accounting procedures.

III. Local Marketing
Leads proactive community outreach to increase brand visibility in the market and engage in brand-aligned events while responding appropriately to external requests for NbC contributions.
Coordinates special event participation with local businesses, schools and other community organizers.
Nothing Bundt Cakes Core Values:

• Servants Heart
  • Goes above and beyond to support the team or guest, and is reliable, trustworthy and responsive.
  • Keeps the good of the team or guest ahead of personal interests or gain.
  • Displays humility and empathy in interactions with others.
• Spirit of a Champion
  • Demonstrates pride in responsibilities, an intense drive and a passion to succeed.
  • Takes initiative and 100% ownership of responsibilities, with zero excuses for issues within direct control.
  • Operates with a strong sense of urgency and adheres to NbC brand standards.
• Genuine Connections
  • Projects warmth, enthusiasm, and optimism that attracts others.
  • Builds positive, productive relationships with all team members.
  • Listens actively and communicates openly, clearly and respectfully.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Understands basic retail math and P&L principles, including the specific levers that drive sales and profitability.
Has the ability to interpret and analyze business and financial data, identify areas of strength and improvement opportunity, and determine appropriate action plans to address issues.
Leads with an unwavering guest focus and exhibits strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, empower and motivate a team and communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Excels at delegating duties, communicating clear expectations, directing others work and managing performance.
Is highly organized and resourceful, can balance multiple priorities and demonstrates strong follow-up skills.
Possesses strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to accurately assess situations and identify issues, develop possible solutions and take the appropriate courses of action.
Demonstrates strong learning agility, with a passion to grow and excel.
Education, Certifications and Work Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is a plus.
1-3 years of leadership experience managing teams, business operations and the guest experience in the retail, hospitality or foodservice industries.
Demonstrated success in hiring and developing teams, creating a superior service environment and achieving financial objectives.
Experience in creating productivity goals, inventory par levels and team schedules, and managing costs.
Foodservice safety training certificate (or required to obtain within 30 days of employment).
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, with comfort in learning new technologies.
Work Availability:
Must have the flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on changing business demands.