Central Market Artisan Bakery Manager - Plano

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.Job Summary As a CM Bakery Manager, responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Bakery department, and get to know our Customers, and treat them to excellent service. Supervises a team of Partners.Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions ManagementMajority of the time spent using independent judgment in making employment-related and business decisions, or effectively recommend such decisions including but not limited to product and department related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding or otherwise engaging in resolving Partner-related mattersResponsible for interviews, performance reviews and Partner feedback, and training and developing Partners as well as writing department schedulesProvides superior customer service and develops and leads a team to provide customer service at the highest level in all areas SalesResponsible for selling products for promotional and special events throughout the storeAccountable for merchandising department to maximize sales, ensuring appropriate abundance and effective presentation through signage and art display and effective promotion of services and productsEnsures product delivered to customers is of optimum quality and presentation and in-stock conditions are maintainedMaintains multiple vendor relationshipsWorks with other department managers to effectively deliver resultsMaintains a high degree of product knowledgeEnsures that all government and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration and sanitation are metWorks to achieve set department budget that contributes to the stores long range goalsMonitors and manages product assortment, shrink, labor, and wrap expenses to meet budget goalsEnsures appropriate planning to meet weekly and long-term budget goalsConducts weekly forecasting and production planning for product assortmentOversees product ordering and inventory controlsGenerate new sales and maintain current client relationshipThe responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.Qualifications & Key RequirementsWork Experience Scratch Production experience is preferred - Proven experience in Bakery Operations management - Experience managing teams of at least bakers and experience training new bakers to achieve proficiency - Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesLeads team of Bakery Partners - Love of all things Bakery, a passion for food and a passion for selling - Proficiency on computer systems - Proven interpersonal and communication skills including ability to develop and deliver recommendations - Ability to handle stressful situations - Analytical skills - Ability to plan, organize and prioritize - Proven ability to develop teams including delegating tasks - Basic financial acumen and knowledge of financial terms like Sales/GP% and their application to department goals - Must be able to work flexible shifts - Education Successful completion of Central Market University - Licenses/Certifications Successful completion of Central Market University Upon Hire - RequiredPhysical Demands & Working ConditionsFunction in a fast-paced, retail environment, in detailed and precise tasksWork with Customers, staying attentive to their needsOccasionally reaches at overhead, reaches at shoulder, reaches at knee, reaches at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, pivot, twist, arm push/pull, pinch, utilize fine motor skillsFrequently stand, walkConstantly reaches at waist, graspMust be able to demonstrate the ability to lift up to 50 lbs Must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage in excess of 70 lbs. It is the responsibility of the individual partner to never lift beyond his/her own safe lifting limit. If the partner feels that an item is too heavy to lift, push/pull, and/or carry, the partner must (1) break the box down into lighter/smaller, more manageable components, which he/she is comfortable with safely handling; (2) ask for assistance from another partner; or (3) ask for assistance from a manager. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is Occasionally exposed to hot, cold, loud noises and wet conditions. While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as (Occasional 0-2.5 Hours, Frequently 2.5-5.5 Hours, Constantly 5.5+. Based on an 8-hour workday)The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Last revised 02/01/2025