Shift Bakery Lead: Guest Experience & Ops

Workstream; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) in Flemington, NJ is seeking a Shift Bakery Manager to work alongside the Bakery Manager and team to deliver high‑quality cakes, a welcoming guest experience, and strong bakery operations.

You will supervise daily tasks, support hiring and training, ensure food safety standards, manage schedules and inventory, and help drive sales and profitability while upholding NbC culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is a plus.
• 1-3 years of guest-facing experience in a retail, restaurant or food service environment, preferably in a lead role with progressive managerial responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success creating a superior guest experience and coaching others to do the same, training new team members, directing the work of others, and achieving productivity goals.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, with comfort in learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes the guest experience and fosters a positive work environment.
• Co-lead with Bakery Manager on guest experience, cake production, brand and merchandise presentation, work environment, P&L management, and inventory control.
• Support Bakery Manager in recruiting, selecting and training team members, directing daily work responsibilities, and providing coaching.
• Ensure NbC product, service, bakery environment, and visual standards meet NbC policies and food safety standards.
• Assist in scheduling, supply ordering, sales and labor reporting, and basic accounting and expense control procedures.
• Co-manage special-order fulfillment via web and email for guests and corporate accounts; assist with large orders and deliveries.
• Co-facilitate opening and closing, including cash-drawer balancing and deposits.
• Contribute to marketing strategy execution by coordinating events and brand-building activities.
• Maintain hands-on knowledge of all bakery roles and steps as needed.

Skills

Guest focus

Interpersonal skills

Delegation

Organization

Problem solving

Learning agility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) in Flemington, NJ is seeking a Shift Bakery Manager to work alongside the Bakery Manager and team to deliver high‑quality cakes, a welcoming guest experience, and strong bakery operations.

You will supervise daily tasks, support hiring and training, ensure food safety standards, manage schedules and inventory, and help drive sales and profitability while upholding NbC culture.