Artisan Bakery Operations Lead

Paylocity; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

One Off Hospitality is seeking a Bakery Manager to lead daily bakery operations, ensuring top-quality products and a safe, efficient environment. You will manage production planning, inventory, and staff performance while maintaining excellent guest experiences across events and private orders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in professional bread bakery or pastry with leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional bread bakery or pastry experience with leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, production methods, and food safety standards.
• Experience managing production in a high-volume restaurant, bakery, catering, or hospitality environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and motivate a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to regularly lift and move bakery supplies and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bakery operations, including production, preparation, packaging, and presentation.
• Maintain consistently high standards for quality, taste, appearance, freshness, and food safety.
• Develop and manage daily and weekly production plans based on business needs, events, sales, and anticipated volume.
• Ensure recipes, preparation methods, portion sizes, and presentation standards are followed consistently.
• Monitor production levels and adjust as needed to minimize waste while maintaining appropriate inventory.
• Ensure the bakery is clean, organized, properly stocked, and operating efficiently.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop bakery team members.
• Create and maintain staff schedules based on business needs and labor targets.
• Clearly communicate expectations, responsibilities, and performance standards.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
• Conduct regular coaching and performance conversations with team members.
• Lead by example and maintain a hands-on presence during production.
• Collaborate with culinary and operations leadership on seasonal menus, new products, and special projects.
• Develop and test new recipes and products when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate recipe documentation and production specifications.
• Stay current on bakery trends, techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Manage ordering and inventory of ingredients, packaging, and bakery supplies.
• Monitor food and supply costs and work toward established financial targets.
• Maintain appropriate pars and communicate purchasing needs proactively.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and investigate significant variances.
• Ensure compliance with all company food safety, sanitation, and workplace policies.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, temperature control, and sanitation practices.
• Ensure bakery equipment is used safely and maintained appropriately.
• Address food safety or equipment concerns promptly and communicate issues to leadership.
• Coordinate bakery production for private events, catering, holidays, and special orders.
• Ensure production timelines are clearly communicated and met.
• Collaborate with event, culinary, and restaurant teams to execute large-volume orders successfully.
• Maintain exceptional quality and presentation standards during high-volume periods.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organizational skills

Communication

Coaching

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Food safety

Training

Job description

One Off Hospitality is seeking a Bakery Manager to lead daily bakery operations, ensuring top-quality products and a safe, efficient environment. You will manage production planning, inventory, and staff performance while maintaining excellent guest experiences across events and private orders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in professional bread bakery or pastry with leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to quality.