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New Store - Bakery Shift Lead

Fishers, IN

$16.25 - $18.50/hr

As a Bakery Shift Leader , you'll guide a talented team to deliver exceptional service and high-quality baked goods that delight our customers. You'll lead by example, fostering teamwork, growth, and ...

New Store - Bakery Shift Lead - Livonia, MI

Livonia, MI · On-site

$12.25 - $15/hr

As a Bakery Shift Leader , you'll guide a talented team to deliver exceptional service and high-quality baked goods that delight our customers. You'll lead by example, fostering teamwork, growth, and ...

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How much do bakery shift leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for bakery shift leader in the United States is $18.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a bakery shift leader do?

A Bakery Shift Leader is responsible for overseeing bakery operations during their assigned shift. They manage staff, ensure the quality and freshness of baked goods, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Shift Leaders also handle customer service issues, assist with inventory management, and help train new employees. Their goal is to ensure smooth operations and excellent customer experiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bakery shift leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bakery Shift Leader, you need experience in baking operations, food safety knowledge, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial baking equipment, inventory management systems, and POS software is typically required. Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills help you motivate team members and coordinate tasks efficiently. These skills ensure smooth shift operations, consistent product quality, and excellent customer service in a busy bakery environment.

What are the main challenges a bakery shift leader faces when managing a team during busy periods?

One of the main challenges a Bakery Shift Leader encounters is balancing high production demands with maintaining quality and efficiency, especially during peak hours or holiday seasons. Ensuring clear communication, delegating tasks effectively, and quickly resolving issues are essential to keep the team motivated and operations running smoothly. Additionally, a Shift Leader must monitor inventory, address customer needs, and support team members, all while adhering to strict food safety standards. This dynamic environment offers excellent opportunities to develop leadership and problem-solving skills.

What are the responsibilities of a bakery shift leader?

A bakery shift leader oversees daily operations during their shift, manages staff, ensures product quality and safety standards are met, and handles customer service issues. They also coordinate tasks such as baking schedules, inventory management, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment, often using point-of-sale systems and safety protocols.

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Infographic showing various Bakery Shift Leader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,625 per year, or $18.1 per hour.

Restaurant and Bakery Shift Leader

Rapid City, SD • On-site

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
Hospitality Services • 10K+ employees

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Perkins Restaurant & Bakery rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. And you'll be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals something extraordinary. At Perkins where we've experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place! We respect one another for our talent, creativity and individual differences. We bring our greatest individual strengths to achieve success as a team. If career growth is what you are looking for- we got that too!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
A shift leader is empowered to support management in meeting restaurant goals through the implementation, management and enforcement of company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards. It means taking a hands-on leadership role in the restaurant to deliver the following to our Guests and Employees every shift:
  • Hot Food, Served Fast, by Friendly People
  • Outstanding Image and Cleanliness
  • 100% Guest Satisfaction

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports: Directly to General Manager or Manager on duty
Internal: Extensive contacts with all levels of store personnel as well as all home office departments.
External: Extensive contacts include guests, distributors.
POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS
Ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly in a clean safe, and sanitary manner, according to all established procedures, performance standards, and local health department regulations.
Required, under certain circumstances, to perform/assist all functions for all positions in the restaurant.
Shift Readiness - Set up each shift for success through thorough planning, careful inspection and anticipation of potential challenges which may arise during the shift. Effectively communicate expectations with staff, assign work stations and create enthusiasm and confidence in your team.
Direct Your Shift - Execute your plan to lead a great shift. Your attitude, enthusiasm and adaptability set the stage for all team members, especially when the rush gets hectic. Maintain standards while keeping the team positive, organized and focused. Take immediate action to correct any food or service issues.
Follow Up - Measure the results of the shift against your plan and ensuring the restaurant is ready for the next Guest and for the next shift. Communicate with management regarding employee performance, guest concerns, food or maintenance issues which need attention.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours
  • Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly
  • Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold
  • Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depts. of 2 ½ - 3 feet.
  • Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided
  • Must have time management skills
  • Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations
  • Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice chop and operate equipment.
  • Must be able to fit through openings 30" wide
  • Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times
  • Bending, reaching, walking
  • Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives direction and training from Regional Manager as to the specific procedures and assignments.
EDUCATION LEVEL REQUIRED:
High school diploma; some college or degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1-year experience preferably in the food service industry
Disclaimer
This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 290 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 85 company-owned and operated restaurants and 205 franchised units. With its diverse, moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, and its attractive and recently remodeled restaurants designed to facilitate efficiency and guest satisfaction, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace.
The longevity and success of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is largely attributed to the concept's ability to adapt to shifts in consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while delivering that homestyle goodness that guests crave. At Perkins, we're always updating our menu with fresh, flavorful and innovative items that take their place right alongside Perkins' iconic guest favorites, some of which have been on our menu for more than 30 years. We also take great pride in differentiating ourselves with the service and experience we provide. This has and continues to be a hallmark of our brand.
BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS
Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place!
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Perkins Corporate.

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