Kitchen Manager

Knead Love Bakery LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery in New York is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations and a growing team. Ideal candidates will possess leadership experience in food production, strong organizational skills, and a passion for quality ingredients. You will ensure smooth operation across various areas including wholesale and e-commerce, while maintaining compliance with food safety standards.

Benefits

Daily staff lunch

Weekly take-home breads/treats

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in kitchen or food production leadership.
• Experience in baking operations and team management.
• Ability to learn new techniques such as vegan baking.

Responsibilities

• Supervise bakery team, train and manage staff.
• Manage inventory, vendor relationships, and food costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Food Handler's Certification

Job description

We’re hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead daily operations of our growing bakery team. This is a role for someone who thrives on organization, team leadership, and operational excellence. You’ll ensure that production across our three verticals—farmer's markets, wholesale, and e-commerce—runs smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with all food safety standards.

Who You Are :

• 3+ years experience in a kitchen or food production leadership role, managing a team
• experience baking, understands how a bakery / commissary functions
• A pro at systems, spreadsheets, and kitchen organization
• Calm under pressure and an excellent communicator
• Passionate about local food and clean ingredient sourcing
• Food handler’s certification required
• Punctual, reliable, with good problem solving skills, and can work well with others.
• Ability to weigh, mix and bake products based on recipes and kitchen standards
• Open to learning new techniques, such as vegan baking and wild fermentation
• Attention to detail, thoughtful and organized in your work
• Comfortable with working for 8+ hours, standing, lifting up to 50#, portioning and weighing doughs

What You’ll Do :

Supervise bakery team, manage staff and train / hire accordingly.

• Manage inventory, place orders, and maintain vendor relationships
• Track food and labor costs, minimize waste, and improve margins
• Maintain Dept of Agriculture standards and standardize / organize kitchen
• Oversee production scheduling for staff weekly as well as quarterly.

COMPENSATION : T his position is : salaried, varies DOE, $65,00.00 - $80,000.00

Hours are Mon-Friday, 6-2 / 3weoffer daily staff lunch and breads / treats to take home weekly. Hours will increase at peak holiday times and may include weekends

Please send a brief introductory email along with your resume that details your work experience.