Bakery Manager

Prentice Organization; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Meals during shifts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Prentice Organization is seeking a Bakery Manager in Scarborough, ME to oversee daily bakery operations, staff scheduling, inventory, and partnerships with PHG leadership. The role requires strong production knowledge and the ability to scale seasonal preorder programs.

You will manage labor, COGS, waste, and quality standards, while ensuring exceptional guest experiences for preorder pickups and wholesale partners. A ServSafe Manager certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of management experience in a bakery, bakery-café, pastry production, or similar food operation.
• Hands-on bakery or pastry production experience.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, inventory, ordering, and a P&L.
• A track record of hiring, developing, and keeping strong teams.
• ServSafe Manager certification (current or able to obtain before start).
• Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holiday peaks.

Responsibilities

• Translate the chef's production plan into staffing, ordering, and timelines.
• Step onto the bench or line when needed; troubleshoot production.
• Lead the development of schedules balancing labor cost and team wellbeing.
• Manage bakery P&L with focus on labor, COGS, waste, and controllable expenses.

Skills

Scheduling & labor management

Inventory management

P&L analysis

People leadership

Food safety knowledge

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Tools

Square

Toast

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITYEvery great bakery runs on two kinds of talent: what happens at the bench, and everything that makes the bench possible.Not a Bakery is the pastry and bread program behind Prentice Hospitality Group — supplying restaurants across the PHG portfolio and recognized by Eater as one of the best bakeries in the country. Our Executive Pastry Chef leads the craft. We're looking for a Bakery Manager to lead everything around it.This is the operator of the bakery: the team, the schedule, the ordering, the space, and the big holiday pushes. Someone who knows a bakery from the inside and can step onto the line when it counts, but whose real gift is making the whole thing run.WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSNot a Bakery is one kitchen serving many channels: wholesale for PHG restaurants, special orders, and seasonal preorder programs that can double the workload overnight. The Bakery Manager is the person who keeps those channels from competing with each other — planning space, people, product, and logistics so our pastry team can focus on what they make.It's a role with real authority and a direct line to PHG leadership, inside a group that believes in building systems once and running them well.THE IDEAL CANDIDATEYou've likely managed a bakery, bakery-café, or pastry production operation — or you've grown from lead baker into management and found you love the operational side as much as the craft.You are the right person if you…Know bakery work from the inside. You can read a production sheet, spot an under-proofed tray, and jump on the bench when it counts.Love a good system. Schedules, par sheets, receiving, storage, workflow — you build them and you keep them running.Lead people well. You hire carefully, train clearly, and give feedback that makes people better.Speak fluent numbers. Labor, COGS, waste, and P&L are tools you use to make better decisions, not just leaner ones.Stay calm at peak. A sold-out holiday pickup day sounds like a fun puzzle to you.Bring warmth to every interaction. Partner restaurants and preorder guests feel taken care of when you're involved.Get the brand. Not a Bakery is joyful, expert, rooted, and a little silly. You'd protect that.WHAT YOU WILL OWNOperations, Space & LogisticsRun the day-to-day operation of the bakery, from opening setup through close.Own space planning and workflow: storage, receiving, staging, and how product moves from bench to pickup to restaurant.Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory with PHG purchasing; build par levels and vendor relationships.Coordinate repairs and maintenance, keeping equipment and facilities in working order.Write and maintain SOPs, checklists, and opening/closing procedures.People LeadershipRecruit, hire, onboard, and develop bakery and support staff in partnership with the Executive Pastry Chef.Build weekly schedules that balance labor cost, coverage, and team wellbeing.Hold regular one-on-ones and performance conversations; build a culture people want to stay in.Production SupportTranslate the chef's production plan into staffing, ordering, and timelines.Step onto the bench or the line when needed; understand bakery production well enough to troubleshoot it.Support quality, food safety, and allergen standards across the operation.Holiday & Special ProgramsPlan the logistics of seasonal preorder programs: capacity, preorder setup, waitlists, temporary staffing, and pickup-day operations.Work with marketing and sales on quantities and timing so the pastry team can stay focused on production.Capture what worked after each program so the next one runs smoother.Financial Stewardship & Guest ExperienceManage the bakery P&L with attention to labor, cost of goods, waste, and controllable expenses; report weekly results to PHG leadership.Lead the guest experience for preorders and pickups, and represent Not a Bakery in the Portland community.QUALIFICATIONSRequired3–5+ years of management experience in a bakery, bakery-café, pastry production, or similar food operation.Hands-on bakery or pastry production experience.Proven ability to manage schedules, inventory, ordering, and a P&L.A track record of hiring, developing, and keeping strong teams.ServSafe Manager certification (current or able to obtain before start).Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holiday peaks.Strongly PreferredExperience with both retail and wholesale or production bakery operations.Experience building systems from scratch or launching a new operation.Experience running holiday or preorder programs.Comfort with POS and online ordering platforms (Square, Toast, or similar).Familiarity with the Portland, Maine market.COMPENSATION & BENEFITSBase Salary: $65,000–$75,000 per yearPerformance Bonus: Eligible for annual performance incentive tied to bakery P&L and operational goalsHealth Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision — details provided at offer stagePaid Time Off: Competitive PTO package; accrual details provided at offer stageMeals: Complimentary items during shiftsProfessional Growth: Direct access to PHG leadership; growth opportunities as Not a Bakery and PHG expand