Bakery Assistant Manager: Lead, Bake & Earn Daily Tips

Cookies & Dreams; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Daily cash

Job summary

Cookies & Dreams in Coralville, IA is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to lead daily bakery operations, greet customers, take orders, and ensure accurate cash handling. The role combines baking with frontline service and requires strong leadership and a commitment to quality.

You will train and mentor team members, supervise schedules, uphold food safety standards, manage inventory, and drive sales while delivering a positive guest experience in a busy retail bakery.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory or managerial experience in retail or food service.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in scheduling, budgeting, and inventory management.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and peak hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high standards of quality.
• Onboard, train, and mentor new hires on store procedures, customer service standards, and safety protocols.
• Oversee all aspects of product quality and consistency, ensuring adherence to recipes and standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; ensure health, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Handle customer inquiries and upsell to maximize sales opportunities; monitor customer feedback.
• Assist in achieving sales targets by analyzing trends and driving revenue; prepare daily sales reports.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team management

Food safety

Multitasking

Scheduling

Job description

Cookies & Dreams in Coralville, IA is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to lead daily bakery operations, greet customers, take orders, and ensure accurate cash handling. The role combines baking with frontline service and requires strong leadership and a commitment to quality.

You will train and mentor team members, supervise schedules, uphold food safety standards, manage inventory, and drive sales while delivering a positive guest experience in a busy retail bakery.