Bakery Manager – Full-time

Country Grocer; Cobble Hill; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Paid vacation

Weekly pay

Employee discount 15%

Team retreats

Family assistance program

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Country Grocer Cobble Hill is seeking a Bakery Manager to lead daily bakery operations, production quality, staffing, and scheduling. You will foster a welcoming customer experience and ensure consistent product quality while mentoring the team and collaborating on seasonal recipes.

The role emphasizes people leadership, efficiency, and strong use of store systems for planning, ordering, and inventory, with a focus on reducing waste and maximizing freshness in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of bakery or retail leadership experience.
• Skilled baker capable of leading by example.
• Organized, efficient, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using store systems for scheduling, ordering, and inventory.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Train, manage, and motivate a team to ensure productivity and a positive work environment.
• Handle daily scheduling, coordination, and communication with your team.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and bakery systems to maintain stock and minimize waste.
• Provide clear communication on performance expectations, policies, and store updates.
• Jump in to support the team and help with production as needed.

Skills

Bakery leadership

Team mentoring

Scheduling

Inventory management

Job description

AtCountry Grocer Cobble Hill, we’re more than just a grocery store — we’re a gathering place where neighbors connect and locals feel like at home. We’re looking for aBakery Managerwho is passionate not just about baking, but about people. Someone who takes pride in quality and consistency, and who finds meaning in building relationships—whether it’s mentoring a team member, chatting with a regular customer, or collaborating on seasonal recipes. If you’re looking for a leadership role in a place where community truly matters, and where the work you do is appreciated both behind the counter and across town, we’d love to meet you.

AsBakery Manager, you’ll oversee all aspects of our bakery—from daily production and product quality to staffing and scheduling. You’ll bring consistency to the back end and warmth to the front, ensuring every customer leaves with a delicious product and a positive experience.

About the role:

• Train, manage, and motivate a team to ensure productivity and a positive work environment
• Handle daily scheduling, coordination, and communication with your team
• Manage inventory, ordering, and bakery systems to maintain stock and minimize waste
• Provide clear communication on performance expectations, policies, and store updates
• Jump in to support the team and help with production as needed

About You:

• You have 4+ years of experience in bakery or retail leadership roles
• You’re a skilled baker who leads by example and knows how to guide a team
• You’re organized, efficient, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You’re comfortable using store systems for scheduling, ordering, and inventory management
• You’re physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing the physical tasks of a bakery environment

Pay:

CA$26.25-CA$35.75 per hour

Starting Range:

$26.25-$30.50
Most new team members start within this range, depending on their experience and skills.

Growth Range:

Up to $35.75
There’s room to grow! Annual performance reviews provide opportunities to move up within this range over time.

The Compensation and Perks!

• Full extended health benefits package
• Self-directed RRSP and company matching program
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Paid vacation time

Wait, there’s more:

• Get paid every Friday!
• Special Team Member discount program-15% off your groceries!
• Holiday parties, golf tournaments and bi-annual Management Retreat
• Team Member and Family Assistance Program
• A positive and inclusive team-oriented environment

About us:

Country Grocer has been a grocery provider for over 40 years on Vancouver Island. Family-owned and operated, Country Grocer has earned a reputation as a truly local company with a deep commitment to our surrounding communities and to the Island’s farmers, growers and producers. We continue to grow and thrive by staying true to these same principles: provide our customers with quality products, competitive pricing, exceptional service and an unwavering commitment to the communities we serve.

Disclaimer:

We appreciate all applicants for their interest in joining our team. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those candidates who meet the qualifications for the role will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your understanding!

At Country Grocer, we welcome all ages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, cultures, religions and beliefs. We value people and the skills they bring to our team and are committed to providing a safe, supportive and open environment for all of our employee