Bread Production/Bakery Manager

Eataly; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Job summary

Eataly in Los Angeles is seeking a Bread Production Manager to oversee all bread products including breads, Roman style pizza, rolls and focaccia. You will lead a 15-20 person bakery team, schedule and payroll, and ensure high quality production in a 24-hour-operating facility.

You will collaborate with the General Manager of Retail and Corporate Head of Bakery, manage inventory and budgets, and uphold health and safety standards while pursuing exceptional Italian culinary authenticity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of bread production experience.
• 2+ years managing a sales and production team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of bread products for restaurant and retail operations per authentic Italian recipes and quality standards.
• Lead the bakery team of 15-20 employees: hires, schedules, payroll, training and coaching.
• Collaborate with GM of Retail and Executive Chef on new recipes and daily bakery activities.
• Monitor inventory, track transfers and waste, and manage budget within the department.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary production area in line with health standards.

Skills

Bread production

People management

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary arts degree

Job description

Company Description

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim… for our guests to:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Job Description

The Bread Production Manager oversees the production of bread products for an Eataly location, including but not limited to: breads, Roman style pizza, rolls, focaccia and seasonal items. The Bakery Manager leads and develops a team of Bakers and Sales Associates in a 24-hour-operating bakery.

Reports directly to the General Manager of Retail and reports functionally to the Eataly USA Corporate Head of Bakery.

• Prepares bread products for restaurant and retail operations in accordance with Eataly’s authentic Italian recipes and quality standards using the highest quality Italian and local flours and other ingredients
• Maintains and nurtures natural yeast, local and organic flour, and naturally leavened products
• Manages the bakery team of 15-20 employees: hires, schedules, approves vacation, submits payroll, provides feedback and motivation, trains on products, ingredients and processes, and handles terminations
• Collaborates closely with the GM of Retail to ensure all necessary parties are aware of daily bakery activities, including absences, schedule coverage and product availability
• Documents, investigates, elevates and resolves all employee and guest incidents
• Communicates with the Executive Chef, GM of Retail and Corporate Head of Bakery on new recipes
• Orders and monitors inventory of all ingredients and products for the bakery, including tracking and documenting daily transfers and waste in the appropriate system
• Reviews financial information such as sales/costs and monitors budget to ensure efficient operation and spending within the specified budget; works with GM of Retail to correct any deviations from the budget
• Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in bread and related production
• 2+ years of experience managing a sales and production team; preferably in a wholesale or grocery bakery department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Degree from a post‑secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred

Job Requirements

• Ability to oversee a 24-hour-operating bakery, including working weekends, nights and holidays
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to work with a wood burning oven, electric pizza convection oven and commercial spiral mixer

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with match
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• and more!

Compensation: Pay range is set at $70k – $80k

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.