Future Opening: Bakery Manager

Nothing Bundt Cakes•Russellville, AR

10h•$40,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Bakery Manager directs the team and day-to-day operation, which includes all aspects of the guest experience, cake production, brand and merchandise presentation, work environment, P&L management and inventory control. The ultimate objective of this role is to drive sales and profitability while ensuring the highest-quality cakes, a warm, welcoming environment and superior service are consistently provided to our guests. The Bakery Manager exemplifies NbC core values and serves as the key culture carrier to bring joy to the bakery and beyond in the community while building the team’s commitment to our guests and the NbC brand.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is a plus.
1-3 years of leadership experience managing teams, business operations and the guest experience in the retail, hospitality or foodservice industries.
Demonstrated success in hiring and developing teams, creating a superior service environment and achieving financial objectives.
Experience in creating productivity goals, inventory par levels and team schedules, and managing costs.
Foodservice safety training certificate (or required to obtain within 30 days of employment).
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, with comfort in learning new technologies.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, and move throughout the bakery.
Comfort working in a fast-paced food production environment with exposure to heat and refrigeration.
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership Prioritizes the guest experience, models superior guest engagement and fosters a positive work environment.
Recruits and selects talent and ensures performance expectations are clearly communicated and proper training is provided to execute responsibilities effectively and enable team members to thrive.
Engages frequently with team members to gain insight into workload and progress, address any challenges and course correct as needed.
Provides continuous coaching and follow-up to develop team and manage performance; delivers constructive feedback, and addresses any performance issues in a timely, effective manner.
Identifies future leaders and cross-trains team members as appropriate to build individual capabilities and ensure adequate bakery coverage.
Maintains hands-on knowledge of all bakery roles and steps in regularly to perform various responsibilities as business needs dictate.
Business Operations Facilitates the opening and closing of the bakery, including cash-drawer balancing and bank deposits.
Manages special-order fulfillment via web and email for individual guests and corporate accounts as well as large, complex orders and deliveries.
Creates and communicates weekly sales productivity goals, cake production plan and team schedule, and adjusts bakery coverage based on changing business trend.
Sets inventory par levels based on production demand and sales forecast, monitors stock levels, processes weekly supply orders and conducts monthly inventory.
Ensures NbC product, service, bakery environment and visual merchandising standards are consistently upheld and that all bakery operations adhere to food and health safety standards and NbC policies and procedures.
Manages all controllable expenses, including labor, cost of goods sold (COGS), maintenance, and supplies, to maximize profitability.
Performs administrative functions, including payroll processing, sales, labor and product inventory reporting, and basic accounting procedures.
Local Marketing Leads proactive community outreach to increase brand visibility in the market and engage in brand-aligned events while responding appropriately to external requests for NbC contributions.
Coordinates special event participation with local businesses, schools and other community organizers.