{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"aa04a0f808daae2ca0ef944a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aa04a0f808daae2ca0ef944a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aa04a0f808daae2ca0ef944a","title":"Bakery Manager","description":"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/Lead Operator 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 team's commitment to our guests and the NbC brand.\r\nAccountabilities/Duties Prioritizes the guest experience, models superior guest engagement and fosters a positive work environment.\r\nRecruits 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.\r\nEngages frequently with team members to gain insight into workload and progress, address any challenges and course-correct as needed.\r\nProvides 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.\r\nDelineates role of Assistant Manager, assigning specific responsibilities to support the ongoing leadership of the bakery team and operation.\r\nIdentifies future leaders and cross-trains team members as appropriate to build individual capabilities and ensure adequate bakery coverage.\r\nMaintains hands-on knowledge of all bakery roles and steps in regularly to perform various responsibilities as business needs dictate.\r\nBusiness Operations Facilitates the opening and closing of the bakery, including cash-drawer balancing and bank deposits.\r\nManages special-order fulfillment via web and email for individual guests and corporate accounts as well as large, complex orders and deliveries.\r\nCreates and communicates weekly sales productivity goals, cake production plan, and team schedule, and adjusts bakery coverage based on changing business trends.\r\nSets inventory par levels based on production demand and sales forecast, monitors stock levels, processes weekly supply orders and conducts monthly inventory.\r\nEnsures 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.\r\nManages all controllable expenses, including labor, COGS, maintenance, and supplies, to maximize profitability.\r\nPerforms administrative functions, including payroll processing, sales, labor and product inventory reporting, and basic accounting procedures.\r\nLocal 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.\r\nCoordinates special event participation with local businesses, schools, and other community organizers.\r\nCore Values and Leadership Competencies Servant's Heart Goes above and beyond to support and develop the team and create a superior guest experience.\r\nKeeps the good of the team and guests ahead of personal interests or gain.\r\nLeads by example and displays humility and empathy for others.\r\nSpirit of a Champion Demonstrates an intense drive, a commitment to excellence and a passion to succeed.\r\nSeizes 100% ownership of responsibilities, with zero excuses for issues within direct control.\r\nOperates with a sense of urgency, exercises sound judgment and seeks feedback to improve performance.\r\nGenuine Connections Projects warmth, enthusiasm, and optimism that attracts and energizes others.\r\nBuilds positive, productive relationships and communicates often and openly.\r\nServes as a strong Cake Celebrity/Brand Ambassador in the local community.\r\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Understands basic retail math and P&L principles, including the specific levers that drive sales and profitability.\r\nHas 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.\r\nLeads 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.\r\nExcels at delegating duties, communicating clear expectations, directing others' work and managing performance.\r\nIs highly organized and resourceful, can balance multiple priorities and demonstrates strong follow-up skills.\r\nPossesses strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to accurately assess situations and identify issues, develop possible solutions and take the appropriate courses of action.\r\nDemonstrates strong learning agility, with a passion to grow and excel.\r\nEducation, Certifications and Work Experience Requirements High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is a plus.\r\n1-3 years of leadership experience managing teams, business operations and the guest experience in the retail, hospitality or food service industries.\r\nDemonstrated success in hiring and developing teams, creating a superior service environment and achieving financial objectives.\r\nExperience in creating productivity goals, inventory par levels, and team schedules, and managing costs.\r\nFoodservice safety training certificate (or required to obtain within 30 days of employment).\r\nBasic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, with comfort in learning new technologies.\r\nWork Availability Must have the flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on changing business demands.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Workstream","rawCompany":"workstream","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-04T03:22:14.865Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"},{"code":"11-9051.00","title":"Food Service Managers","slug":"food-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"311811","title":"Retail Bakeries","slug":"retail-bakeries"},{"code":"445291","title":"Baked Goods Retailers","slug":"baked-goods-retailers"},{"code":"311812","title":"Commercial Bakeries","slug":"commercial-bakeries"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Bakery Manager","description":"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/Lead Operator 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 team's commitment to our guests and the NbC brand.\r\nAccountabilities/Duties Prioritizes the guest experience, models superior guest engagement and fosters a positive work environment.\r\nRecruits 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.\r\nEngages frequently with team members to gain insight into workload and progress, address any challenges and course-correct as needed.\r\nProvides 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.\r\nDelineates role of Assistant Manager, assigning specific responsibilities to support the ongoing leadership of the bakery team and operation.\r\nIdentifies future leaders and cross-trains team members as appropriate to build individual capabilities and ensure adequate bakery coverage.\r\nMaintains hands-on knowledge of all bakery roles and steps in regularly to perform various responsibilities as business needs dictate.\r\nBusiness Operations Facilitates the opening and closing of the bakery, including cash-drawer balancing and bank deposits.\r\nManages special-order fulfillment via web and email for individual guests and corporate accounts as well as large, complex orders and deliveries.\r\nCreates and communicates weekly sales productivity goals, cake production plan, and team schedule, and adjusts bakery coverage based on changing business trends.\r\nSets inventory par levels based on production demand and sales forecast, monitors stock levels, processes weekly supply orders and conducts monthly inventory.\r\nEnsures 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.\r\nManages all controllable expenses, including labor, COGS, maintenance, and supplies, to maximize profitability.\r\nPerforms administrative functions, including payroll processing, sales, labor and product inventory reporting, and basic accounting procedures.\r\nLocal 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.\r\nCoordinates special event participation with local businesses, schools, and other community organizers.\r\nCore Values and Leadership Competencies Servant's Heart Goes above and beyond to support and develop the team and create a superior guest experience.\r\nKeeps the good of the team and guests ahead of personal interests or gain.\r\nLeads by example and displays humility and empathy for others.\r\nSpirit of a Champion Demonstrates an intense drive, a commitment to excellence and a passion to succeed.\r\nSeizes 100% ownership of responsibilities, with zero excuses for issues within direct control.\r\nOperates with a sense of urgency, exercises sound judgment and seeks feedback to improve performance.\r\nGenuine Connections Projects warmth, enthusiasm, and optimism that attracts and energizes others.\r\nBuilds positive, productive relationships and communicates often and openly.\r\nServes as a strong Cake Celebrity/Brand Ambassador in the local community.\r\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Understands basic retail math and P&L principles, including the specific levers that drive sales and profitability.\r\nHas 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.\r\nLeads 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.\r\nExcels at delegating duties, communicating clear expectations, directing others' work and managing performance.\r\nIs highly organized and resourceful, can balance multiple priorities and demonstrates strong follow-up skills.\r\nPossesses strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to accurately assess situations and identify issues, develop possible solutions and take the appropriate courses of action.\r\nDemonstrates strong learning agility, with a passion to grow and excel.\r\nEducation, Certifications and Work Experience Requirements High school diploma or GED; 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