Bakery Manager

BAKERY DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Take your food prep experience to the next level and start a career at a company with a great work culture, where you’ll be appreciated, respected, and valued!

Join our vibrant team at Boyer’s Food Markets and step into the role of Bakery Manager, where you'll oversee all facets of a bustling bakery department at one of our area stores.

Enjoy fostering a culture of teamwork and the exceptional “Red Shirt” customer service we’re known for. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your leadership skills and passion for baking. Check out what this role has to offer:

FULL TIME TEAMMATE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• NEW FOR 2024! PTO time given at time of hire!
• On the first of the month after date of hire:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability
  • Life Insurance
• After one year of employment - 401K with employer match
• Teammate Thanksgiving Turkey
• Holiday Gift Card
• Chances to win prizes for completing training modules and ongoing chances to win prizes with our Teammate Scratcher Rewards program.
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Opportunities for Advancement for the Right Teammates!

Overview: As our Bakery Manager, you'll be at the helm of the bakery department, ensuring top-notch customer service, efficient operations, and a focus on quality and cleanliness. Reporting to the Store Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving sales and upholding company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service by warmly greeting each customer and efficiently processing their orders at the Bakery counter.
• Ensure you and your team consistently follow Red Shirt Service guidelines, maintaining a pleasant and accurate demeanor at all times.
• Promote bakery products effectively through engaging selling sessions, answering questions, and assisting customers with special requests.
• Maintain strict adherence to proper receiving procedures, credit policies, and shortage/damage protocols.
• Oversee sanitation and food safety processes, guaranteeing 100% compliance to ensure the well-being of customers and teammates.
• Monitor operations closely to ensure optimal service levels and adherence to operational procedures.
• Delegate tasks effectively, prioritize assignments, and follow up to ensure completion for smooth daily operations.
• Manage inventory levels by ordering products to meet business needs and adhere to inventory guidelines.
• Ensure timely processing of department paperwork, utilizing department tablets for efficient communication and paperwork processing.
• Conduct accurate departmental inventories according to corporate schedules, monitoring daily and weekly reports.
• Attend department manager meetings, sales meetings, and huddle ups to stay informed and contribute to team success.
• Keep detailed records of orders, pre-books, and product movement to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Monitor and understand daily/weekly product movement to optimize ordering and daily production needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards, including code dating guidelines and removal of outdated products.
• Ensure proper presentation by setting and filling all cases and displays according to corporate standards.
• Manage daily production and usage of fresh baked items to maximize sales and control shrinkage.
• Ensure quality standards by overseeing proofing, baking, recipe usage, and portion control of all products.
• Ability to decorate cakes and/or oversee decorating to meet company standards.
• Provide personnel support for the Bakery department, including feedback on teammate performance and recommendation/assistance with disciplinary actions.
• Collaborate with store management on departmental policies, procedures, and merchandising plans to drive sales and profit.
• Take responsibility for achieving financial goals, including sales, gross profit, payroll, and supplies.
• Uphold all store and department policies as outlined in the Teammate Personnel handbook and other manuals provided.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned by store or corporate management to contribute to overall store success.

Essential Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor a team.
• Proficiency in cake decorating and a passion for creating visually appealing products.
• Basic math, writing, and computer skills for inventory management and recordkeeping.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to upholding safety standards and ensuring a clean and sanitized work environment.
• Equipment operations including but not limited to: computer, bread slicer, knives, proofer, hand wrapper, knives.

• Think you have what it takes to succeed in this role like food service and cake decorating experience, but need a bit of training for some of the other functions? Mention Bakery Manager Trainee support when you email and apply!

Ready to Lead? If you're ready to take on a leadership role in the exciting world of bakery management, we want to hear from you! 

APPLY NOW! Send your resume to ablashock@boyersfood.com or apply online at https://www.boyersfood.com/careers.php

Salary Based on Experience & Qualifications – Apply & Let’s Talk!

OUR PA LOCATIONS: Ashland, Bernville, Berwick, Birdsboro, Fleetwood, Frackville, Hazleton, Lansford, Lykens, McAdoo, Mt. Carmel, Orwigsburg, Pine Grove, Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah, Tamaqua, Womelsdorf, and Yorkville (Pottsville)

FLSA:  Non-exempt (hourly rate; eligible for overtime) Reports to:  STORE MANAGER

Boyer’s Food Markets is an equal opportunity employer.