Bakery Manager

Nothing Bundt Cakes•Vienna, VA

70d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Bakery Manager at Nothing Bundt Cakes, you’ll lead the daily operation of a bakery that brings joy to our guests and community. You’ll develop a strong team, maintain exceptional product and guest-service standards, and ensure the bakery is organized, properly staffed and ready for business each day. This is a hands-on leadership position—not a desk-only management role. We’re looking for a dependable, organized leader who takes ownership, communicates concerns early and follows through. The right person will be comfortable working alongside the team while also managing schedules, training, inventory, performance and daily bakery priorities.

Requirements

At least three years of leadership experience in retail, hospitality, food service, or a similar team-oriented environment
Experience scheduling, training, coaching, and holding employees accountable
A reliable, hands-on leader who models the standards expected from the team
Strong organization, communication, problem-solving and follow-up skills
The ability to balance team leadership with production, guest-service and business priorities
Basic understanding of labor, inventory, waste, sales and the factors that affect profitability
Comfort using scheduling, point-of-sale, email and basic Microsoft Office systems
Food-safety certification or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days

Responsibilities

Lead daily bakery operations and create a positive, respectful and professional work environment.
Prepare team schedules, manage routine callouts and adjust coverage as business needs change.
Organize and oversee new-hire training, ongoing development and cross-training.
Provide regular coaching, communicate clear expectations and address performance concerns promptly.
Create production plans and ensure the bakery is appropriately staffed and prepared for anticipated sales.
Manage ordering, inventory, par levels and supplies while minimizing shortages and unnecessary waste.
Maintain Nothing Bundt Cakes standards for product quality, guest service, merchandising, cleanliness and food safety.
Facilitate opening and closing responsibilities, including cash controls, deposits and daily administrative tasks.
Monitor labor, inventory, product costs and other controllable expenses.
Stay current on Brand communications, programs and guidelines and ensure they are consistently implemented.
Maintain hands-on knowledge of bakery positions and step into guest service, production, cleaning or other responsibilities when needed.
Keep the bakery owners informed of staffing, performance, operational and safety concerns and bring forward recommended solutions.