Bakery Manager jobs in Virginia

Seeking FT Bakery Manager.

Position Overview:
Lead a team of amazing, trained and seasoned bakers! We offer all of the benefits, including a generous vacation package! As a Bakery Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the bakery within our establishment. You will ensure the efficient production of high-quality baked goods, manage inventory, supervise staff, and maintain a clean and organized bakery and workspace. This person will work closely with the owner, GM, EPC, and Pastry Chef. The Bakery Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring customer satisfaction and driving sales through exceptional product quality and service. This bakery is a little different, as we bake for our coffee shop, 17 Hands Coffee. We also bake for the bakery, including custom cake orders, whole quiche, breads, pies, biscuits, and more. We are in the process of expanding our bakery menu, hoping to soon add yeast rolls, eclairs, cream puffs, various pastries, and so much more!

Core values integral to this role encompass:

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Loyalty
• Positive Attitude
• Efficiency
• Leadership/Team Player

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a bakery or food production environment, with at least 10 years of managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in inventory management and cost control principles.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation best practices.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Culinary Degree required, Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts preferred.
• Food Manager Certification required.
• FOG Certification required.

Our bakery is staffed with a seasoned, trained, and super talented team. We are looking for a natural born leader, who can work with all of our personalities and talents, to take our bakery to the next level. This position will require an experienced and proven Bakery Manager who thrives on challenges. The schedule for this position will change, as needs arise. Some of our bakers arrive at 3 AM, and some at 10 AM. This means the Bakery Manager will be needed some days at 3 AM, and some days 6 AM or later. The bakery is open to the public from 8 AM - 4 PM (currently). Weekly hours will typically be 40, as we discourage OT. We offer great benefits, including life insurance, paid vacation, and quarterly profit bonuses.

If you love team building and training, you are super creative with FOH display & product offering and arrangement (including packaging), you love the industry and customers who love us back, you may be just the person we're looking for! We hire excellence, so you'll be in good company :)

We can't wait to meet you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Restaurant type:

• Bakery

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you own and drive your own car? Will you drive yourself to work daily?
• How many years of bakery management experience do you have?
• On a scale of 1-10, how does your cake decorating talent rank? 10 Being the best...
• What is your work availability? We are open 7 days per week, and our staff works from 3 AM - 7 PM daily.

Ability to Relocate:

• Virginia Beach, VA 23464: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person