Bakery Operations Manager Jobs in Wheaton, IL (NOW HIRING)

Position

Summary:

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Assistant Bakery Manager works

alongside the Bakery Manager and team members to create the highest quality

cakes, a warm, welcoming environment and a superior guest experience. The

Assistant Bakery Manager shares in team leadership and collaborates with the

Bakery Manager in driving sales and profitability, executing day-to-day

responsibilities and ensuring that all aspects of the bakery operation comply

with NbC standards. This role serves as an important carrier of the NbC culture

to reinforce core values and bring our brand to life for our team members and

guests.

Accountabilities/Duties:

Prioritizes the guest experience, models superior guest engagement and fosters a positive work environment.

• Partners with the Bakery Manager in leading all aspects of the guest experience, cake production, brand and merchandise presentation, work environment, P&L management and inventory control.  
• Supports the Bakery Manager in recruiting, selecting and training team members, directing daily work responsibilities, and providing performance feedback and coaching.
• 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.    
• Assists the Bakery Manager in executing operational and administrative responsibilities, which may include cake production plans, productivity goal setting, team scheduling, supply ordering, sales and labor reporting, basic accounting and expense control procedures, and payroll processing.
• Co-manages special-order fulfillment via web and email for individual guests and corporate accounts as well as large, complex orders and deliveries.
• Co-facilitates the opening and closing of the bakery, including cash-drawer balancing and bank deposits.

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Contributes to marketing strategy execution in

the local community by helping to coordinate and participating in special,

brand-building events.

• Maintains hands-on knowledge of all bakery roles and steps in regularly to perform various responsibilities as business needs. 

Core Values and Leadership Competencies: 

Servant’s Heart 

o   Goes above and beyond to support and develop the team and create a superior guest

experience.

o   Keeps the good of the team and guest ahead of personal interests or gain.

o   Leads by example and displays humility and empathy for others.

·Spirit of a Champion 

o   Demonstrates an intense drive, a commitment to excellence and a passion to succeed. 

o   Seizes 100% ownership of responsibilities, with zero excuses for issues within direct

control.  

o   Operates with a sense of urgency, exercises sound judgment and seeks feedback to improve

performance.

·Genuine Connections 

o   Projects warmth, enthusiasm and optimism that attracts and energizes others.

o   Builds positive, productive relationships and communicates often and openly. 

o   Serves as a strong Cake Celebrity/Brand Ambassador in the local community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·     Demonstrates an unwavering guest focus and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, empower and motivate a team and communicate effectively in both oral

and written form.

·     Has the ability to delegate tasks, communicate clear expectations, direct others’ work and manage 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 guest-facing experience in a retail, restaurant or foodservice environment, preferably in a lead role with progressive managerial responsibilities.    

·     Demonstrated success creating a superior guest experience and coaching others to do the

same, training new team members, directing the work of others, and achieving

productivity goals.

·     Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, with comfort in learning new

technologies.  

Work Availability:

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Example: Must have

the flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings,

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From \Happy Birthday\ to \Just Because,\ Nothing Bundt Cakes® is committed to bringing joy to our guests and our communities and helping make every celebration sweeter!