Bakery Assistant Manager

Swamp-Rabbit-Cafe-and-Grocery; Riverside (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance (FT)

Paid Time Off

Sabbatical program

Swamp discount 30%

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted bike share program

Job summary

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to lead daily bakery operations, train staff, and ensure high-quality products. You will collaborate with the Bakery Manager to set production goals and maintain efficiency in a busy, community-focused kitchen.

The role requires 5+ years of kitchen management, the ability to work early mornings and weekends, and a passion for local food storytelling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years kitchen management experience.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Available early mornings and weekends.
• Passion for local food and telling its story.

Responsibilities

• Develop production and quality goals for the Bakery and set standards.
• Set the pace each shift, train staff on efficiency and time management.
• Create daily/weekly workflows aligned to sales forecasts to minimize loss.
• Perform visual quality checks and taste tests as needed.
• Lead with a positive, approachable leadership style to foster a great team culture and customer experience.
• Assist with menu development based on seasonal, local ingredients.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Time management

Customer service

Food safety

Communication

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Description

Do you secretly (or not-so-secretly) love the smell of fresh bread early in the morning? Can you lead a team with positivity, patience, and maybe a few pastry puns along the way? We might just be the place for you.

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a showcase for local farmers and food artisans. We buy from over 300 local producers to provide the community with a convenient and fun connection to those producers. We know every farm and every product has a story and we strive to tell the story while maintaining the high-quality selection and competitive pricing. The Kitchen Team works in a fun and fast-paced environment focused on delivering delicious local food that makes our hungry customers happy. The Assistant Bakery Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Bakery by leading production efforts, training staff and ensuring high quality products.

Requirements

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Works with Bakery Manager to develop and implement production and quality goals and standards relating to the Bakery
• Sets the pace in the Bakery each shift by producing a high volume of product; models efficiency in all tasks & trains team on pace and time management
• Creates daily & weekly workflows & prep/production lists aligned to sales forecasts & data to promote minimized loss and optimized sales
• Does a visual check of all product going out for sale to verify quality; tastes as needed
• Leads with an approachable positive personality to influence a fun and exciting work environment and customer experience
• Assists with the development of menus based on seasonally available ingredients, prioritizing sustainable and organic, sourced from local farms
• Operates a variety of specialized foodservice equipment including large scale, commercial equipment

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS?

AGE/AVAILABILITY

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• 5+ years kitchen management experience
• Must be available early morning and weekends

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Must possess a passion for local food and an interest in telling the story behind it.
• Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Must possess a love of people, interact with people well, and possess a desire for excellent customer service.
• Able to take direction, work independently, and as a member of a team, and able to create working relationships.

BENEFITS/PERKS

• Higher hourly wages on Sundays and federal holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance (available to full time employees)
• HSA contributions for eligible health plans
• Paid Time Off (available to full time employees)
• Sabbatical program for all employees
• Other benefits include 30% Swamp discount, Employee Assistance Program and discounted bike share program

WHO IS SWAMP RABBIT CAFE & GROCERY

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission-driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.