Bakery Operations Manager — Lead & Elevate Team

The Fresh Market; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount (30%)

Early Earn Wage Access (up to 50% of 1

401K contribution

Financial Wellness Program

Paid time off & buy plans

Medical, dental, vision, disability &/

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Fresh Market is seeking a Bakery Manager in Toledo, OH to lead the bakery team, manage department inventory, ensure pricing integrity, and drive operational excellence. You will oversee stock, merchandizing, and safe handling of bakery items to deliver high-quality guest experiences.

This role requires a passion for excellence, attention to detail, and strong leadership with the ability to train and motivate staff. Flexible scheduling including weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• 3 years of management experience in grocery retail, restaurant, baking, and/or culinary experience.
• Ability to read, understand and follow planograms, layouts, and schematics of the department for merchandising.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and proactively assist them in a friendly manner with accurate and timely service.
• Making recommendations and accommodating requests.
• Managing order guides/ordering deadlines/reducing shrink/damage.
• Properly receiving/stocking of goods that follow rotation standards when replenishing product levels.
• Handle, slice and prepare a variety of the department’s specialty breads, pastry items and Convenient Meal Solutions throughout the day.
• Direct teams to handle, properly receiving/stocking, and merchandising of goods that follow TFM standards.
• Engage, motivate, coach, and train team members on-the-job and via internal training platform to provide excellent guest service.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team training

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Fresh Market is seeking a Bakery Manager in Toledo, OH to lead the bakery team, manage department inventory, ensure pricing integrity, and drive operational excellence. You will oversee stock, merchandizing, and safe handling of bakery items to deliver high-quality guest experiences.

This role requires a passion for excellence, attention to detail, and strong leadership with the ability to train and motivate staff. Flexible scheduling including weekends is expected.