Bakery Team Leader

Caraluzzis Markets; Newtown (CT); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Vacation time off

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Caraluzzi's Markets in Newtown, CT, is seeking a Bakery Team Leader to supervise daily bakery operations and deliver high-quality, fresh baked goods and service.

As a hands-on leader, you will schedule and develop bakery staff, oversee production and inventory, ensure food safety, and maintain presentation standards to drive customer satisfaction and department performance.

Qualifikationen

• Retail or supermarket bakery experience required.
• Proven leadership to train and motivate a team.
• Experience in baking, cake decorating, bakery production preferred.
• Strong organizational skills to follow and execute programs and goals.
• Friendly, positive attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Weekend and holiday availability.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Bakery leadership

Staff training

Customer service

Time management

Food safety

Jobbeschreibung

Bakery Team Leader

Since 1949, Caraluzzi's Markets has been a family-owned and operated grocery store serving the Connecticut communities of Bethel, Wilton, Danbury, and Newtown. Our stores are packed with fresh produce, scratch-baked goods, chef-prepared meals, dock-fresh seafood, butcher-cut meats, and a wide selection of grocery, dairy, and frozen favorites. Caraluzzi's prides itself on product selection, customer-focused service, and having the best team around-many of whom spend the majority of their careers with us. Widely recognized as a progressive and forward-thinking independent grocer, we invite you to come grow with us!

Position Overview:

We are seeking an energetic and experienced Bakery Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for leading all bakery operations, ensuring high-quality fresh baked goods, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Our bakeries are built on providing fresh breads, cakes, pastries, and desserts daily for both everyday enjoyment and special occasions.

Key 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.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a retail or supermarket bakery environment required.
• 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 with the ability to follow and execute programs and goals.
• Friendly, positive attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in a multi-temperature environment, including refrigerated areas.

Perks, Benefits & Career Growth

At Caraluzzi's Markets, we believe in recognizing and rewarding hard work with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Depending on eligibility, our perks and benefits package include:

• Comprehensive healthcare; medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance
• Vacation time off
• Paid sick time and paid holidays
• Family oriented promote from within culture
• Opportunities for career advancement and growth

Note:

This document provides a general summary of the essential responsibilities and duties and is not meant to include all job duties or requirements for every position. Caraluzzi's reserves the right to change and/or add to the responsibilities as the needs of the business changes

Compensation is based on a range of factors, including experience, skills, training, certifications, and overall business needs. While we aim to be competitive within our pay ranges, starting rates are typically determined by individual qualifications, and initial offers are not typically made at or near the top of the stated range.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status