Bakery Manager

Nothing Bundt Cakes; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Nothing Bundt Cakes in Cleveland is seeking a Bakery Manager to lead daily bakery operations and coach a high-performing team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

You'll oversee staffing, scheduling, inventory, food costs, and safety standards while driving sales through local marketing and community involvement. A passion for guest service and bakery excellence is required, with 2+ years of management experience in food retail preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant, retail, or bakery management experience.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing bakery team.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train new team members.
• Create schedules that support labor goals and business needs.
• Ensure exceptional guest service and high OSAT scores.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Operations management

Time management

Communication

Labor cost control

Food safety knowledge

Problem solving

Tools

Scheduling software

Inventory management

Job description

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Join Our Team and Help Bring Joy to Every Guest!

At Nothing Bundt Cakes, we believe every celebration deserves something extraordinary. We're looking for an energetic, people-focused Bakery Manager who is passionate about leading teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and driving bakery success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love developing others, and enjoy creating a positive culture, we'd love to meet you!

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

What You'll Do

As the Bakery Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the bakery while leading your team to achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilities include

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing bakery team.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train new team members.
• Create schedules that support labor goals while meeting business needs.
• Ensure exceptional guest service and maintain high OSAT (Guest Satisfaction) scores.
• Drive bakery sales through local marketing, catering, fundraising, and community involvement.
• Manage inventory, ordering, food costs, and waste.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and brand standards.
• Monitor daily sales, labor, and operational metrics to achieve profitability goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bakery.
• Foster a positive, engaging, and accountable team culture.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and create memorable experiences.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of restaurant, retail, or bakery management experience.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Experience managing labor, food cost, and sales performance.
• Passion for delivering outstanding guest service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bakery, restaurant, or food service management experience.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory management, and performance coaching.
• Food Safety Certification (or ability to obtain).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in both front-of-house and back-of-house environments.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Paid time off
• Health benefits (where applicable)
• Employee discounts
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Opportunities for career growth within a growing organization
• A fun, supportive, and celebration-filled work environment!

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