Bakery Manager: Lead a Fresh, Fast-Paced Bakery Team

vallartasupermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Legal services

Paid sick time

Holiday pay

Scholarships

Savings marketplace

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a Bakery Manager to lead the bakery department, oversee daily operations, ensure product quality, and mentor a team while upholding food safety and merchandising standards.

You will prepare and decorate breads, pastries, and cakes, manage inventory, train staff, and deliver friendly, expert service in a fast-paced, festive environment that welcomes diverse communities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of baking experience or 1+ year of bakery management experience.
• Knowledge of baking methods and ingredients (Mexican, Central American, and American pastries, etc.).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and mentor team members.
• Experience with bakery equipment, ovens, and tools.
• Basic computer and math skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision: Write schedules, delegate tasks, train, and evaluate bakery team members while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Customer Service: Greet and assist customers with bakery and cake orders, always ensuring extraordinary service.
• Product Quality: Prepare, bake, and decorate breads, pastries, and cakes, ensuring consistency in taste, weight, and appearance.
• Merchandising: Merchandise products, rotate stock, and maintain fresh, attractive bakery cases.
• Operations & Inventory: Audit pricing, codes, and tares; monitor ovens and proofers; order from approved vendors; review invoices; and maintain accurate inventory.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and the Bakery Safety Program; correct unsafe conditions immediately.
• Sanitation: Maintain clean, organized work areas, equipment, and countertops to ensure a professional department image.
• Team Development: Lead by example, mentor employees, and create a safe, positive, and respectful workplace.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks assigned to support department and store success.

Skills

Baking experience

Bakery management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Bakery equipment

Ovens

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

English

Legal to work in US

Tools

Bakery equipment

Ovens

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a Bakery Manager to lead the bakery department, oversee daily operations, ensure product quality, and mentor a team while upholding food safety and merchandising standards.

You will prepare and decorate breads, pastries, and cakes, manage inventory, train staff, and deliver friendly, expert service in a fast-paced, festive environment that welcomes diverse communities.