Bakery Manager - SE Portland

Elephants Food Group•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Elephants Delicatessen, a locally owned company since 1979, pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest and now operates seven Portland-metro retail locations and a thriving catering company. As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to sustainability, transparency, and using business as a force for good — while serving exceptional, scratch-made food rooted in our local community. Elephants Delicatessen is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of commercial bakery experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of commercial baking techniques, food safety practices, sanitation standards, and bakery production operations.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams in a fast-paced food production environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with inventory or production management software preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Solid math skills related to recipe scaling, measurements, inventory management, and production planning.
Fluent English communication skills (verbal and written) required.
Current Food Handler Certification and Oregon Food Safety Professional Certification required.
Reliable transportation is required.
Current Oregon Food Handler Certification
Oregon Food Safety Professional Certification

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree with a concentration in Baking & Pastry Arts preferred.
Familiarity with inventory or production management software preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and develop bakery staff through hands-on leadership, coaching, onboarding, and cross-training.
Plan and manage staffing schedules, labor reporting, and production workflows to meet operational needs.
Supervise daily bakery production to ensure products meet quality, consistency, presentation, and deadline expectations.
Monitor inventory, oversee stock rotation, verify deliveries, and support efficient use of supplies, labor, and equipment.
Research, develop, and refine recipes, production methods, and operational efficiencies.
Conduct team meetings, daily huddles, coaching conversations, and performance discussions in partnership with HR.
Maintain and enforce food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and workplace safety standards throughout the bakery operation.
Utilize Microsoft Office and administrative systems to manage scheduling, reporting, and operational documentation.
Partner with operational leadership on forecasting, budgeting, wholesale account support, and production planning.
Collaborate cross-functionally with catering, production, and leadership teams to support daily operational success.

Benefits

Employer contributed vacation and sick time
Kaiser Medical coverage, with alternative care as a bonus (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.)
Mental Health Services
Dental
FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
401(k) with 4% company match
Training that will fast-track your culinary/hospitality career
Free counseling and financial services
Opportunities for advancement
Discounts on our delicious made-from-scratch food
Pet insurance
Chance to win employee raffles
Discounts at Skechers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, select B Corporations, and many more
A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection