Overnight Bakery Manager

Tiny Boxwoods; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee dining

Company perks

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Tiny Boxwoods Commissary is seeking an experienced Overnight Bakery Manager to lead overnight production, supervise staff, and ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery across our bakery, restaurants, retail, and catering operations. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in bakery production, strong leadership, scheduling, and inventory skills, and a commitment to food safety.

Overnight availability and team development experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary, baking, pastry, or related education preferred.
• Manager Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Minimum of 3 years bakery, pastry, or food production experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership/supervisory experience in bakery/food production/hospitality/restaurant.
• Experience in training and developing team members.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume production environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and business software systems.
• Experience with Restaurant365 and Toast preferred.
• Flexible overnight, weekend, holiday, and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise overnight bakery employees, including team leads and production staff.
• Train, onboard, and develop new team members to ensure production standards.
• Oversee production and presentation of breads, pastries, desserts, and specialty items.
• Monitor production timelines to ensure on-schedule completion and distribution.
• Maintain quality control, safety, and cleanliness throughout the bakery area.
• Manage inventory levels and ordering of ingredients, supplies, and packaging materials.
• Keep production records and logs; review communications and schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Scheduling

Quality control

Inventory management

Food safety

Communication

Microsoft 365

Restaurant365

Toast

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

Culinary education preferred

Tools

Restaurant365

Toast

Microsoft 365

Job description

Tiny Boxwoods Commissary is committed to producing exceptional baked goods and pastries while fostering a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture. We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Overnight Bakery Manager to lead overnight bakery operations, oversee production teams, and ensure the highest quality standards for our restaurants, retail locations, and catering operations.

Position Summary

The Overnight Bakery Manager is responsible for leading overnight production operations, ensuring timely preparation of breads, pastries, and baked goods, and supervising bakery staff to meet daily production goals. This role combines hands‑on bakery leadership with team management, quality control, inventory oversight, scheduling support, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced production environment, leads by example, and maintains a strong commitment to quality, food safety, and employee development.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and supervise overnight bakery employees, including team leads and production staff.
• Train, onboard, and develop new team members to ensure consistency in production standards and procedures.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable team culture.
• Participate in employee interviews, hiring, and onboarding activities as assigned.
• Assist with employee scheduling and labor planning to support production needs.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism, teamwork, and company values.

Bakery Production & Quality Control

• Oversee the production and presentation of artisan breads, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked goods.
• Ensure all products meet established quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Monitor production timelines to ensure products are completed and ready for transportation and distribution on schedule.
• Continuously assess production processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Maintain rigorous quality control standards to support customer satisfaction and brand reputation.

Operations & Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate ordering of bakery ingredients, supplies, and packaging materials.
• Maintain accurate production records, logs, and operational documentation.
• Review operational communications, invoices, production schedules, BEOs, emails, and related documents in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with restaurant and retail leadership teams to ensure seamless communication and product fulfillment.
• Support implementation of bakery procedures, systems, and best practices.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• Promote and enforce company policies and operational standards.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure cleanliness and adherence to food handling procedures.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary, baking, pastry, or related education preferred.
• Manager Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of bakery, pastry, or food production experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a bakery, food production, hospitality, or restaurant environment.
• Proven experience training and developing team members.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and business software systems.
• Experience with Restaurant365 and Toast preferred.
• Flexible availability, including overnight, weekend, holiday, and extended shifts as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional baking or pastry experience in a large‑scale production bakery.
• Experience managing inventory, labor, and production scheduling.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequently required to bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and lift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including freezer, refrigerator, and hot production environments.
• Ability to safely operate bakery equipment and tools.

This position works primarily in a commercial bakery production environment and may be exposed to heat, cold, noise, flour dust, moving equipment, and other typical bakery conditions. The role requires strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

Why Join Tiny Boxwoods?

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Employee dining and company perks
• Work with a respected and growing hospitality brand known for quality and excellence

Tiny Boxwoods Productions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.