Assistant Manager Nothing Bundt Cakes Perris, CA

Fresh Dining Concepts; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Dining Concepts in Perris, CA is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to lead the bakery team and ensure the highest quality cakes and superior guest experiences. The role will involve collaborating with the Bakery Manager, training team members, and maintaining operational standards.

The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills and experience in a food-service environment. Benefits include competitive pay and opportunities to drive community engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is a plus.
• 1–3 years of experience in a retail, restaurant or food-service environment.
• Proven success in creating a superior guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize the guest experience and foster a positive work environment.
• Assist Bakery Manager in leading all aspects of bakery operations.
• Support recruiting, selecting, and training team members.
• Ensure compliance with food and health safety standards.

Skills

Guest focus

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Location: Perris, CA 92571
Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Position Summary

The Nothing Bundt Cakes Assistant Bakery Manager works alongside the Bakery Manager and team members to create the highest‑quality cakes, a warm, welcoming environment, and a superior guest experience. The role shares in team leadership, collaborates in driving sales and profitability, executes day‑to‑day responsibilities, and ensures all aspects of the bakery operation comply with NbC standards. This position is a carrier of the NbC culture to reinforce core values and bring our brand to life for team members and guests.

Accountabilities / Duties

• Prioritize the guest experience, model superior engagement, and foster a positive work environment.
• Partner with the Bakery Manager to lead all aspects of guest experience, cake production, brand and merchandise presentation, work environment, P&L management, and inventory control.
• Support recruiting, selecting, and training team members, directing daily work responsibilities, and providing performance feedback and coaching.
• Ensure product, service, bakery environment, and visual merchandising standards are consistently upheld and that bakery operations adhere to food and health safety standards and NbC policies and procedures.
• Assist in executing operational and administrative responsibilities including cake production plans, productivity goal setting, team scheduling, supply ordering, sales and labor reporting, basic accounting and expense control, and payroll processing.
• Co‑manage special‑order fulfillment via web and email for individual guests and corporate accounts, as well as large, complex orders and deliveries.
• Co‑facilitate opening and closing of the bakery, including cash‑drawer balancing and bank deposits.
• Contribute to marketing strategy execution in the local community by coordinating and participating in special brand‑building events.
• Maintain hands‑on knowledge of all bakery roles and steps to perform various responsibilities as business needs dictate.

Core Values and Leadership Competencies

• Servant’s Heart – Goes above and beyond to support and develop the team, keeps the team and guest ahead of personal interests, leads by example, and displays humility and empathy.
• Spirit of a Champion – Demonstrates intense drive, commitment to excellence, takes ownership of responsibilities, operates with urgency, and seeks feedback to improve performance.
• Genuine Connections – Projects warmth, enthusiasm, and optimism; builds positive, productive relationships; communicates often and openly; serves as a strong brand ambassador in the community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate unwavering guest focus and strong interpersonal skills, engaging, empowering and motivating the team.
• Delegate tasks, communicate clear expectations, direct others’ work and manage performance.
• Highly organized and resourceful, balancing multiple priorities and demonstrating strong follow‑up skills.
• Possess strong problem‑solving skills, accurately assess situations, identify issues, develop solutions, and take appropriate action.
• Display strong learning agility and 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 food‑service environment, preferably in a lead role with progressive managerial responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success creating a superior guest experience, coaching others, training new team members, directing work, and achieving productivity goals.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook with comfort in learning new technologies.