Bakery Manager

Prentice Organization • Scarborough, ME

10d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Not a Bakery is the pastry and bread program behind Prentice Hospitality Group (PHG), supplying restaurants across the PHG portfolio and offering special orders and seasonal preorder programs. The Bakery Manager leads the bakery’s operational functions—including the team, schedules, ordering, space, logistics, and seasonal peak programs—while supporting the Executive Pastry Chef, who leads the craft. The manager keeps the bakery’s channels working together so the pastry team can focus on production, and may step onto the bench or line when needed.

The role manages day-to-day bakery operations from opening setup through close, including space planning, workflow, inventory, equipment, procedures, staffing, and financial performance. It also oversees the logistics and guest experience for seasonal preorders and pickups, supports food safety and quality standards, and represents Not a Bakery in the Portland community. The position is based in Scarborough, Maine.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of management experience in a bakery, bakery-café, pastry production, or similar food operation.
• Hands-on bakery or pastry production experience.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, inventory, ordering, and a P&L.
• A track record of hiring, developing, and retaining strong teams.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain it before starting.
• Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holiday peaks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with both retail and wholesale or production bakery operations.
• Experience building systems from scratch or launching a new operation.
• Experience running holiday or preorder programs.
• Comfort with POS and online ordering platforms such as Square, Toast, or similar.
• Familiarity with the Portland, Maine market.

Responsibilities

• Run the bakery’s day-to-day operation from opening setup through close.
• Plan and manage space and workflow, including storage, receiving, staging, and product movement from the bench to pickup or restaurant delivery.
• Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory with PHG purchasing; establish par levels and maintain vendor relationships.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance to keep equipment and facilities in working order.
• Write and maintain SOPs, checklists, and opening and closing procedures.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop bakery and support staff in partnership with the Executive Pastry Chef.
• Build weekly schedules that balance labor cost, coverage, and team wellbeing.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones and performance conversations, and foster a culture that supports retention.
• Translate the chef’s production plan into staffing, ordering, and timelines.
• Step onto the bench or line when needed and troubleshoot bakery production.
• Support quality, food safety, and allergen standards across the operation.
• Plan seasonal preorder program logistics, including capacity, preorder setup, waitlists, temporary staffing, and pickup-day operations.
• Coordinate quantities and timing with marketing and sales so the pastry team can focus on production.
• Review seasonal programs and document lessons learned to improve future operations.
• Manage the bakery P&L, with attention to labor, cost of goods, waste, and controllable expenses, and report weekly results to PHG leadership.
• Lead the guest experience for preorders and pickups and represent Not a Bakery in the Portland community.

Benefits

• Eligible for an annual performance incentive tied to bakery P&L and operational goals.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits; details provided at offer stage.
• Competitive paid time off package; accrual details provided at offer stage.
• Complimentary items during shifts.
• Direct access to PHG leadership and growth opportunities as Not a Bakery and PHG expand.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed