Assistant Bakery Manager

Nothing Bundt Cakes #458; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Bonuses based on performance

Growth opportunities

Free cake and cake discounts

Job summary

Nothing Bundt Cakes in New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to lead guest experience, cake production, brand presentation and team performance. You will recruit, train, schedule staff, balance cash and help ensure food safety and store profitability.

The role offers opportunities for advancement in a thriving bakery brand with upbeat atmosphere and community engagement. Flexibility for varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is a plus.
• 1-3 years of guest-facing experience in retail, restaurant or foodservice with progressive responsibilities.
• Proven ability to coach others, train new team members and reach productivity goals.
• Basic proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook and comfort with new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes guest experience, models engagement and fosters a positive work environment.
• Partners with Bakery Manager in leading all aspects of guest experience, cake production and merchandising.
• Supports recruiting, selecting, and training team members, directing daily work and giving feedback.
• Ensures product, service, bakery standards and health safety compliance.
• Assists with scheduling, supply ordering, payroll processing and basic accounting.
• Co-manages special-order fulfillment and large orders for guests and corporate accounts.

Skills

Guest engagement

Team leadership

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education a plus

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Employee discounts

At Nothing Bundt Cakes, the Assistant Bakery Manager keeps the atmosphere upbeat and the sweets coming. Every day is delicious and satisfying. And as part of this successful and growing brand, there is no shortage of opportunities for promotion. But personal growth and bringing joy to people every day are just a couple of perks of working in our bakery.

But what makes working here so sweet?

We have great operating hours! This job is fun. It’s literally a piece of cake! This is a great place to make new friends! We love to celebrate and bring joy to the community.

Benefits:

• Free cake and cake discounts. Yummm!
• Paid time off
• Bonuses based on performance
• Free uniforms
• Growth opportunities

Job responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Prioritizes the guest experience, models superior guest engagement and fosters a positive work environment.
• Partners with the Bakery Manager in leading all aspects of the guest experience, cake production, brand and merchandise presentation, work environment, P&L management and inventory control.
• Supports the Bakery Manager in recruiting, selecting and training team members, directing daily work responsibilities, and providing performance feedback and coaching.
• 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.
• Assists the Bakery Manager in executing operational and administrative responsibilities, which may include cake production plans, productivity goal setting, team scheduling, supply ordering, sales and labor reporting, basic accounting and expense control procedures, and payroll processing.
• Co-manages special-order fulfillment via web and email for individual guests and corporate accounts as well as large, complex orders and deliveries.
• Co-facilitates the opening and closing of the bakery, including cash-drawer balancing and bank deposits.
• Contributes to marketing strategy execution in the local community by helping to coordinate and participating in special, brand-building events.
• Maintains hands-on knowledge of all bakery roles and steps in regularly to perform various responsibilities as business needs dictate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates an unwavering guest focus and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, empower and motivate a team and communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Has the ability to delegate tasks, communicate clear expectations, direct others’ work and manage performance.
• Is highly organized and resourceful, can balance multiple priorities and demonstrates strong follow-up skills.
• Possesses strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to accurately assess situations and identify issues, develop possible solutions and take the appropriate courses of action.
• Demonstrates strong learning agility, with a passion to grow and excel.

Education, Certifications and Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is a plus.
• 1-3 years of guest-facing experience in a retail, restaurant or foodservice environment, preferably in a lead role with progressive managerial responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success creating a superior guest experience and coaching others to do the same, training new team members, directing the work of others, and achieving productivity goals.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, with comfort in learning new technologies.

Work Availability:

• Must have the flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on changing business demands.