Bakery Shift Supervisor

Co-Dough LLC•Newport, RI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Co-Dough is a fast-growing sourdough bakery built around exceptional quality, hospitality, and creating memorable customer experiences. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a dependable, people-first Shift Supervisor to help lead our team and uphold the standards that make Co-Dough what it is. The Shift Supervisor is a working leader responsible for overseeing daily operations across both the kitchen and front of house during their shift. This isn't a role where you stand back and watch — you'll be present, engaged, and setting the tone for the team around you. You'll ensure that quality standards are met, the team is supported, and the shift runs smoothly from open to close. At Co-Dough, quality isn't just a box to check — it's the foundation of everything we do, and this role plays a direct part in upholding it.

Requirements

Previous experience in a supervisory or lead role in food service, hospitality, or a production environment
A natural leader who leads by example rather than authority
Strong attention to detail, especially around product quality and consistency
Calm, composed, and effective under pressure
A team-first mindset with clear and confident communication
Familiarity with food safety standards and best practices

Responsibilities

Monitor and enforce product quality standards throughout the shift, identifying and addressing inconsistencies before they result in waste or loss
Ensure all recipes and production processes are followed precisely and consistently — no shortcuts, no improvisation
Handle all proprietary processes and recipes with professionalism and discretion
Ensure products are prepared and delivered to the front of house on time and to standard, minimizing delays and service disruptions
Serve as the communication bridge between production team and front of house, ensuring both teams are aligned, informed, and working in sync throughout the shift
Hold team members accountable to performance and output expectations, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within expected timeframes
Report shift observations, quality concerns, team performance issues, and operational updates directly to management
Assist with the onboarding of new team members, ensuring they are trained to Co-Dough's standards from day one
Support ongoing training as policies, processes, or standards evolve, ensuring the team is always operating on current information
Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly workspace across both production areas and front of house at all times
Receive and verify incoming product deliveries, ensuring accuracy and quality before accepting
Ensure trash and recycling are properly disposed of during the shift and at close, in accordance with Co-Dough's standards