Shift Lead/Key Holder-Part Time-Opening & Closing Required

Nothing Bundt Cakes; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Nothing Bundt Cakes in Baton Rouge seeks a Lead/Key Holder to create a warm, welcoming guest experience and support daily bakery operations. You will manage orders, assist with cake decorations and sales, and ensure an organized, inviting display.

Flexibility for various shifts is required, with weekend availability and strong customer service as core focus. Training in NbC SWEET Steps and brand standards ensures consistency and joy for guests.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous experience as a shift leader is a plus.
• Ability to supervise opening/closing tasks and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and determine needs to provide superior service.
• Educate guests on cake options, prices, and promotions.
• Process orders using the Toast POS system accurately.
• Maintain clean bakery presentation and inventory displays.
• Assemble cake and balloon orders per customer specs.
• Coordinate opening/closing tasks and secure the bakery.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Guest experience

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Tech-savvy

Cash handling

Stamina

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Position Summary:

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) – Lead/Key Holder creates a warm, welcoming environment for our guests, offers creative solutions for unique celebratory occasions, maintains bakery operations and sells our delicious cakes. The Lead/Key Holder may be the first point of brand contact in our bakery and serves an essential role to engage and bring joy to our guests, create a memorable experience and leave a positive, lasting impression. The Lead/Key Holder embodies NbC core values and demonstrates a strong commitment to guest satisfaction as well as excellence and efficiency in the workplace.

Accountabilities/Duties:

• When fulfilling the role of the Guest Service Representative, promptly greets walk‑in and phone guests with genuine warmth and helpful enthusiasm to determine interests and needs and follows NbC SWEET Steps of Service to create a superior guest experience.
• Maintains strong product knowledge to educate guests on NbC cake distinction, size and flavor profile options, pricing, special promotions and complementary retail merchandise.
• Suggests additional merchandise, including balloons, candles and cards, to complete unique celebration.
• Processes guest orders efficiently and accurately utilizing point‑of‑sale system and invites guests to join NbC Email Club to benefit from special promotions and remain connected.
• Upholds a clean and organized bakery presentation, which may include routine sweeping/mopping of the floor, and dusting/cleaning of countertops, windows and other surfaces.
• Replenishes retail merchandise and cake display case to ensure a strong visual presentation.
• Assists the Crafter in preparing cake decorations and packaging supplies as needed.
• Assembles cake and balloon orders according to guest specifications for the given celebration and follows NbC cake decorating and presentation standards with precision.
• Prioritizes workload according to schedule to ensure all orders are complete at the appropriate pick‑up or delivery time, and crafts all orders for walk‑in guests.
• Prepares cake decorations, boxes, bows, and other packaging materials in advance to ensure requisite supplies are readily available for cake order demands.
• Effectively utilizes measuring instruments, commercial‑grade or handheld mixer and pastry bag to frost cakes.
• Prioritizes cake pre‑orders according to schedule and frosts cakes for walk‑in guest orders accordingly.
• Ensures an adequate supply of frosted cakes are available for guests in the bakery display case and helps maintain appropriate frosting and frosted cake par levels.
• Adheres to the proper packaging, labeling and storage of frosted cakes as well as product rotation standards, and helps maintain frosting and refrigeration logs.
• Co‑manages special‑order fulfillment via web and email for individual guests and corporate accounts as well as large, complex orders and deliveries.
• Manages minor issues that arise without the presence of the manager, area manager or operator/owner (including issues with guests, employees {non‑human resources related} and/or facility).
• Extensive NbC bakery holiday experience including an understanding of holiday processes and procedures. Ability to move between various positions during holiday operations.
• Ability to supervise and ensure all opening and closing tasks are completed (including securing the bakery through alarm activation and locking all doors).
• Co‑facilitates the opening and closing of the bakery, including cash‑drawer opening and/or closing, balancing and bank deposits.
• Complies with all health and safety guidelines and NbC policies and procedures, including strict adherence to dress code and personal hygiene.
• Maintains a consistent work attendance and punctuality record.
• Weekend, opening & closing shifts are required.

Core Values and Competencies:

Servant’s Heart

• Goes above and beyond to support the team or guest, and is reliable, trustworthy and responsive.
• Keeps the good of the team or guest ahead of personal interests or gain.
• Displays humility and empathy in interactions with others.

Spirit of a Champion

• Demonstrates pride in responsibilities, an intense drive and a passion to succeed.
• Takes initiative and 100% ownership of responsibilities, with zero excuses for issues within direct control.
• Operates with a strong sense of urgency and adheres to NbC brand standards.

Genuine Connections

• Projects warmth, enthusiasm and optimism that attracts others.
• Builds positive, productive relationships with all team members.
• Listens actively and communicates openly, clearly and respectfully.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exhibits high energy and strong interpersonal skills; is friendly, helpful, positive, patient, socially confident and communicative.
• Enjoys interacting with diverse people and excels at providing a superior guest experience.
• Can perform multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Is diligent, organized and self‑motivated.
• Has the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
• Is comfortable with new technology and has the ability to operate the Toast point‑of‑sale system.
• Understands basic arithmetic; can perform calculations when needed and provide monetary change using U.S. currency.
• Has the capacity to stand for extended periods of time and work in a fast‑paced environment.

Education, Certifications and Work Experience Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• While no formal education or work experience is required, previous experience as a shift leader at a NbC bakery, restaurant or retail store is a plus.

Work Availability:

Must have the flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on changing business demands.