Seeking Experienced Bakery Production Manager for Iconic Los Angeles Bakery-Cafe
We are searching for a manager with a passion for excellence to lead our pastry department. This pivotal role involves a blend of creativity, leadership, and management skills to uphold our bakery's reputation for delicious cookies, muffins, scones, cakes, pies, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Team Management: Develop and maintain an efficient pastry department by managing all aspects of the pastry team – from hiring and training to motivation and performance reviews.
Quality and Cost Control: Implement portion and quality control standards, manage costs associated with labor and waste, and ensure high standards of cleanliness and organization within the pastry kitchen.
Production Planning: Oversee order accuracy, assist staff as needed, anticipate orders, and plan production to handle seasonal surges and catering.
Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure the pastry kitchen complies with health department regulations, maintain cleanliness, and manage food safety and equipment maintenance.
Qualifications and Skills:
Education/Experience: Culinary Arts Degree or 4-6 years of relevant experience. A combination of education and experience is also acceptable.
Communication and Math Skills: Strong ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. Proficiency in calculations for recipe adjustments and production planning.
Bilingual English/Spanish
Technical Proficiency: Knowledgeable in word processing, spreadsheet software, and Google platforms.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Experience in managing a team, creating and updating schedules, conducting performance evaluations, and addressing staff concerns.
Additional Requirements:
Flexibility: Availability to work various shifts between 2:00 AM and 3 PM. A typical schedule runs Monday-Saturday, with occasional need outside these hours, especially during holidays or special events.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds and withstand the physical demands of a busy kitchen
environment.
Why Join Us?
Impactful Leadership: Directly influence the success and growth of our bakery.
Build Business Knowledge: We've been successful for more than two decades by combining fresh daily scratch baking, home, holiday, and office catering, as well as a range of retail and bake-at-home products. There is room for you and us to grow–together!
Supportive Environment: Work with a dedicated team committed to culinary excellence, customer satisfaction, kindness, and authenticity.
If you are ready to take your pastry chef skills to a management level and lead a team in delivering exceptional products, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of our team.
Benefits Include:
Paid Time Off
Health, Dental & Vision
401[k] Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Free Lunch
