Bakery Operations Lead: Fresh Bakes & Team Growth

Caraluzzis Markets; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Caraluzzi's Markets in Bethel, CT seeks an energetic Bakery Team Leader to oversee daily bakery operations, ensuring high-quality fresh breads, cakes, pastries, and desserts. You will lead a team, manage production, merchandising, and inventory while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

The role requires proven leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail or supermarket bakery environment.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to train, manage, and motivate a team.
• Experience in baking, cake decorating, and bakery production preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and customer service focus.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bakery operations, including production, merchandising, and sales performance.
• Schedule, train, supervise, and develop bakery staff to ensure strong team performance.
• Oversee ordering, inventory, and replenishment of bakery supplies and products.
• Ensure consistent product quality, freshness, and presentation standards are met.
• Perform and oversee baking, cake decorating, and production as needed.
• Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to customer requests or special orders.
• Drive department goals, productivity, and overall performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Customer service

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Caraluzzi's Markets in Bethel, CT seeks an energetic Bakery Team Leader to oversee daily bakery operations, ensuring high-quality fresh breads, cakes, pastries, and desserts. You will lead a team, manage production, merchandising, and inventory while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

The role requires proven leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.