Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We’re looking for a  Bakery Manager who can provide strong administrative leadership, guide our team, coordinate production, and help us meet growing customer demand.

Role Summary

The Bakery Manager works closely with the owners to support the bakery’s goals, finances, staff, and production flow. This role leads personnel management, oversees daily administrative needs, and uses sales analysis to plan efficient and effective production.

Key Responsibilities

Administration

• Ensure bakery operations align with our core values.
• Help build capacity as demand grows.
• Manage budgets and monitor financial health.
• Evaluate income streams and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Improve internal systems and processes to increase productivity.
• Conduct sales analysis and set production targets.
• Develop strategies to meet customer needs and expand wholesale business.
• Coordinate and participate in management and departmental meetings.
• Ensure opening, closing, and maintenance tasks are assigned and completed.
• Oversee ordering of general supplies and equipment.

Personnel Management

• Serve as the primary Human Resources contact.
• Lead hiring processes and support evaluation by department leads.
• Supervise, support, and mentor department leads.
• Develop training guidelines and checkpoints.
• Assist with staff training and scheduling.
• Address conflict through positive, open, and compassionate communication.
• Model a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture.
• Support diversity, teamwork, and staff empowerment.

Production Coordination

• Work with department leads to create production calendars.
• Coordinate wholesale and special orders within the production schedule.
• Ensure timely product delivery.
• Contribute expertise in production efficiency, quality, and technique.
• Support production directly when needed.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a bakery or food service operation, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong leadership skills: goal-setting, motivating, training, and mentoring staff.
• Solid management and organizational abilities.
• Experience in strategic thinking and planning.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial monitoring.
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and active listening.
• Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools (scheduling, inventory, spreadsheets).
• Familiarity with whole-grain baking or willingness to learn.
• Ability to understand how various parts of the business work together.

Minimum Requirements

• Availability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Current Oregon Food Handler certification.

 

Company Description

Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing provider in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. Every day, we help job seekers find work and help businesses find qualified employees.

Founded in 1983, Express annually employs more than 566,000 people across over 900 franchise locations worldwide. Our long-term goal is at the heart of our company's vision, to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.

Company Description

Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing provider in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. Every day, we help job seekers find work and help businesses find qualified employees.\r\n\r\nFounded in 1983, Express annually employs more than 566,000 people across over 900 franchise locations worldwide. Our long-term goal is at the heart of our company's vision, to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.

Job Tags

Worldwide, Flexible hours,

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