Bakery Manager

Bavarian Inn Restaurant•Frankenmuth, MI

10d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Manager will oversee both our 3rd shift bread production and 4am day shift pastry & dessert teams . This role combines leadership in both baking and administrative responsibilities, focusing on quality control, team training, inventory management, and the creation of new seasonal products. As we’ve recently purchased FlexiBake, the manager will also spearhead the integration of this software system, using it to streamline administrative tasks such as inventory management, ordering, and reporting. The role also includes coordinating the fulfillment of external orders for both online sales and local vendors, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

Requirements

Experience in high-volume, scratch baking with expertise in artisanal breads, Bavarian tortes, pastries, pies, and cake/cookie decorating.
Leadership experience in a bakery or culinary setting, with the ability to manage and train teams.
Experience with inventory management systems or the ability to quickly learn new software (experience with FlexiBake is a plus).
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance both production and administrative duties.
Strong communication skills for collaborating with staff, vendors, and customers.
Ability to work flexible hours, overseeing both day and night shifts.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FlexiBake is a plus

Responsibilities

Supervise both the 3rd shift (10pm-6am) bread team and the day shift (4am-12pm) pastry, torte, and cookie decorating teams.
Participate in and oversee the production of Bavarian-style breads, handmade pastries, and traditional Bavarian tortes.
Lead and assist with the creative decoration of sugar cookies and cakes, ensuring quality and artistic presentation.
Spearhead the integration of FlexiBake, our new inventory and order management system. Use the platform for inventory tracking, ordering, production scheduling, and reporting.
Manage ingredient inventory levels, track orders, and ensure timely procurement using FlexiBake to streamline these processes.
Train, mentor, and motivate staff, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed.
Monitor product quality, ensuring all baked goods meet our established recipes and standards.
Up to 40% of tasks may be administrative, including managing schedules, using FlexiBake for reporting, and overseeing daily operations.
Oversee the coordination of external orders, both online and from local vendors, ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
Work closely with our retail, kitchen, and dining room management teams to develop new seasonal products and drive innovation in the bakery.