Bakery Manager: Lead Team & Elevate Guest Experience

Nothing Bundt Cakes; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nothing Bundt Cakes is seeking an energetic Bakery Manager to lead our Morgantown bakery. You will oversee team leadership, guest experience, and daily operations to drive sales and maintain food safety and quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, coaching, and owning results while building a strong team culture and community presence. A passion for hospitality and operational excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous management or leadership experience, preferably in retail, food service, bakery, hospitality, or a similar environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, motivate, and hold a team accountable.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to analyze business results and take action based on the numbers.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest service.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the bakery team to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Create a positive, respectful, and engaging team environment.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and train team members as needed.
• Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable to company and brand standards.
• Conduct regular coaching conversations and provide meaningful feedback and recognition.
• Develop future leaders and identify opportunities for team members to grow.
• Lead effective pre-shift huddles to communicate daily goals, priorities, and business updates.
• Build a culture where team members feel valued, supported, and motivated to succeed.
• Own the day-to-day operations and overall performance of the bakery.
• Ensure all products consistently meet Nothing Bundt Cakes quality, presentation, and freshness standards.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, waste, and product availability.
• Complete required operational tasks, audits, and reporting accurately and on time.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Problem-solving

Guest service

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Nothing Bundt Cakes is seeking an energetic Bakery Manager to lead our Morgantown bakery. You will oversee team leadership, guest experience, and daily operations to drive sales and maintain food safety and quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, coaching, and owning results while building a strong team culture and community presence. A passion for hospitality and operational excellence is essential.