Bakery Launch Lead — Build & Scale Asian Bakery

Asian Family Market Bellevue; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Family Market in Tukwila, WA is launching a brand-new Asian bakery department and seeking an experienced Bakery Manager to lead the buildout from menu and equipment to hiring and training the team.

The role requires proven bakery or pastry department management, ability to launch a new program, food safety certification, strong leadership, and willingness to work early hours during launch; bilingual Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a bakery or pastry department (Asian bakery experience strongly preferred).
• Experience launching or building out a new department or program is a big plus.
• Current food safety manager certification (or ability to obtain one).
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.
• Comfortable owning budget, ordering, and P&L responsibility for the department.
• Bilingual in Mandarin or Cantonese strongly preferred, given the department’s focus.
• Willing to work early/variable hours common in bakery production, especially during launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and launch of the new Asian bakery department, including layout, equipment, and workflow planning
• Develop and manage the bakery menu — items such as egg tarts, pineapple buns, roast pork buns, taro/red bean pastries, sponge cake, and other Asian bakery specialties
• Source ingredients and manage vendor relationships specific to the bakery program
• Hire, train, and supervise bakery staff; build out scheduling and staffing plans
• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, health codes, and proper food handling certifications
• Manage inventory, ordering, waste control, and department costs
• Set pricing and work with store leadership on promotions, seasonal items, and merchandising for the bakery case
• Own the department's P&L and report on sales performance and margins
• Maintain quality and consistency standards as the department scales

Skills

Bakery management

Staff leadership

P&L ownership

Budgeting

Education

Food safety manager certification

Job description

Asian Family Market in Tukwila, WA is launching a brand-new Asian bakery department and seeking an experienced Bakery Manager to lead the buildout from menu and equipment to hiring and training the team.

The role requires proven bakery or pastry department management, ability to launch a new program, food safety certification, strong leadership, and willingness to work early hours during launch; bilingual Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus.