Bakery Assistant Manager

SusieCakes Bakery; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Free non-slip shoes (annually!)

Birthday month PTO with complimentary…

Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, X+

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation, 401k, FSA

Pet rescue reimbursement and pet保险

Flexible return to work schedule for…

Generous discounts to all our desserts

Job summary

SusieCakes Bakery is seeking an Assistant General Manager (AGM) to lead and coach the guest service team. This manager-in-training role supports the General Manager with guest services across multiple bakery locations, ensuring excellent hospitality and daily operations.

The AGM will coordinate staff, train team members, and help drive store performance while upholding SusieCakes’ warm, community-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Two years of managerial/leadership experience in hospitality, food service or retail.
• Associates or Bachelors preferred in Business or Hospitality.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Inspires, trains, and supports the guest service team.
• Supports the General Manager with guest service needs across multiple locations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Associates or Bachelors preferred in Business or Hospitality

High school diploma or GED required

Job description

At SusieCakes, we make old-fashioned, sentimental dessert favorites – just like you may remember from your childhood! Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars- all baked from scratch, on-site daily, using the freshest and finest ingredients. Our signature Celebration Cake is a birthday staple on tens of thousands of tables. Our bakeries mix the nostalgia of the past with the warmth and feel of a modern, neighborhood bakery. “Connecting through Celebration” is our purpose and what we strive for every day with our team members, our guests and our community.

Our bakeries are lively and bustling with genuinely friendly people who have the “hospitality gene.” They understand the importance of what they do every day and are empowered to make days better. Their connections to our guests and to each other are what separates SusieCakes from other bakeries.

The Assistant General Manager (AGM) position is a manager in training role. They inspire, train, and support the guest service team. Additionally, they support the General Manager with the guest service needs for multiple locations.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Flexible work schedule
• Free non-slip shoes (annually!)
• Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake
• Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year’s Day)
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Vacation, 401k, FSA
• Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance
• Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave
• Generous discounts to all our delicious desserts!

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

• Creates a fun, lively and celebratory environment
• Possesses and demonstrates a “One team, One goal” philosophy
• Works in an organized, deliberate and fast-paced manner
• Possesses a small business owner mentality and thrives in an entrepreneurial environment
• Works with Market Leader and General Manager to develop achievable objectives and a plan to improve the bakery success metrics

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent walking, kneeling, bending and reaching overhead
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of managerial/leadership experience in the luxury, hospitality, food service and/or retail industries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and team building skills
• Ability to train, coach, and counsel team members
• Exposure to financial and operational accountabilities
• Ability to work in multiple regional locations
• Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needs
• Must have reliable transportation

EDUCATION:

• Associates or Bachelors degree with a focus in Business or Hospitality preferred
• High school diploma or GED required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent walking, kneeling, bending and reaching overhead
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English

OTHER:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• 47.5 hour anticipated work schedule average per week

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.