Bench Bakery Production Manager (BOH)

SusieCakes Bakery; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free non-slip shoes

Birthday month PTO with cake

Company holidays off

Medical, dental, vision

Vacation, 401(k), FSA

Paid sick time

Referral program

Pet rescue reimbursement

Maternity return-to-work

50% dessert discount

Job summary

SusieCakes Bakery in Manhattan Beach, CA, is seeking a culinary team lead to motivate, train, and develop the production team in cakes, cookies, and pastries. You will ensure adherence to recipes, SOPs, and food safety standards while maintaining high quality and efficiency.

This role offers early shifts and opportunities to work across regional locations, with comprehensive benefits including health, PTO, and a generous dessert discount. A culinary degree and leadership experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary, Baking or Pastry Arts preferred.
• 2 years of leadership experience in a team environment.
• Ability to work in multiple regional locations.
• Flexible schedule according to business needs.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the teams by motivating, training, and developing the culinary team members in production.
• Lead team in production of custom baked goods and develop skills in mixing, baking, building.
• Assign daily production to team members and ensure completion.
• Ensure all food is prepared, handled, and stored according to safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Culinary/Baking/ Pastry Arts

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Company Overview

At SusieCakes, we make old‑fashioned, sentimental dessert favorites – just like you may remember from your childhood! Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars – all baked from scratch, on‑site daily, using the freshest and finest ingredients. Our signature Celebration Cake is a birthday staple on tens of thousands of tables. Our bakeries mix the nostalgia of the past with the warmth and feel of a modern, neighborhood bakery. “Connecting through Celebration” is our purpose and what we strive for every day with our team members, our guests and our community.

Our bakeries are lively and bustling with genuinely friendly people who have the “hospitality gene.” They understand the importance of what they do every day and are empowered to make days better. Their connections to our guests and to each other are what separates SusieCakes from other bakeries.

Scheduling Details

• Shifts may begin as early as 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible work schedule – day shifts!
• Free non‑slip shoes (annually!)
• Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake
• Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th–27th, and New Year’s Day)
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Vacation, 401(k), FSA
• Paid sick time
• Referral program
• Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance
• Flexible return‑to‑work schedule for maternity leave
• Generous 50% discount to all our delicious desserts!

Leadership Attributes

• Creates a fun, lively and celebratory environment
• Possesses and demonstrates a “One team, One goal” philosophy
• Works in an organized, deliberate, and fast‑paced manner

Responsibilities

• Lead the teams by motivating, training, and developing the culinary team members in the production category through adherence to recipes and standard operating procedures including, but not limited to, cakes, cookies, pies, bars, puddings, buttercreams, etc.
• Lead team in production of custom baked goods. Develop and train skills in mixing, baking, and building.
• Assign daily production to team members and ensure completion.
• Ensure all food is prepared, handled, and stored according to all required food safety code standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary, Baking or Pastry Arts preferred
• 2 years of leadership experience in a team environment
• Ability to work in multiple regional locations
• Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needs
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to taste product for quality assurance (buttercream(s), cake(s) and cupcake(s), batter, cookie dough and other recipes as assigned)

Certifications

• ServSafe Manager Food Handler Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.