Applicants for the Production Shift Manager position should have a passion for baking artisan bread in a high-volume production environment for our community. The Shift Manager thrives in a fast-paced environment with a team first approach and has a desire to develop their artisan bakery skills. This is a physical position that will keep you moving during the entirety of a shift. English/Spanish bilingual applicants are highly preferred.

The Production Shift Manager assists the Bread Operations Manager in overseeing all baking operations in support of Grand Central Bakery’s mission to serve our customers delicious, authentic food made from high quality local and sustainable ingredients. The Production Shift Manager is directly responsible for all bakery operations during their shift including staffing, training, quality control, baker job performance, communication, inventory management, facilities and maintaining employee morale within the parameters of Grand Central’s mission and financial goals. Developing and mentoring skilled, passionate bakers who understand and uphold Grand Central Bakery’s quality specifications is a core responsibility. In the absence of the Bread Operations Manager, the Production Shift Manager is expected to cover their supervisor’s responsibilities to the best of their ability. 

Location: 21 S Nevada St., Seattle, WA 98134

Rate of Pay: This position pays $60,900 annually.

Schedule: Full-time, night shift. Schedule flexibility and the ability to work holidays is required.

Grand Central Bakery acknowledges the importance of work-life balance. To the best of our ability, established days off are respected, vacation requests are accommodated to the best of our staffing abilities, and changes to the schedule are clearly communicated in advance.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversees, coordinates and implements scalable production systems to ensure the delivery of high quality, delicious products to our wholesale and café customers every day. 
• Responsible for all products meeting defined quality expectations and coordinates with other production shifts and departments to develop and implement customer-oriented solutions.
• Manages compliance with all food safety, FSMA, HACCP and employee safety requirements.
• Onboard, orient, train, and coach all new and current employees to ensure best practices are followed and the team is inspired and motivated.
• Addresses concerns of the crew, seeking solutions to problems they encounter and evaluates their suggestions.
• Fosters team atmosphere both on shift and in coordinating with other crews and rewards collaboration.
• Develops and nurtures strong bakers to improve department operations and create future leaders. 
• Manages scheduling, labor and training to maintain product quality standards and maximize efficiency. 
• Responsible for ordering and ensuring all NON-GMO standards and specifications are met while supporting Bread Operations Manager in maintaining vendor relationships.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to read, write, and speak English required; English/Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Maintains a valid Food Handler's Card at all times and follows health department regulations at all times.
• Knowledge of all health department regulations concerning food production and handling required. 
• Must be able to add, subtract and multiply with ease and accuracy.
• Intermediate computer skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word or comparable programs required. ERP experience preferred.
• 4 or more years of production bread baking experience required
• 2 or more years’ experience in management or leadership required.
• Knowledge of health department regulations for food production required.
• HACCP experience preferred.

Company Overview

Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities. A Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.

Benefits

Grand Central Bakery offers outstanding employee benefits as part of our total compensation package.

• Medical/dental/vision coverage
  • Employer paid medical coverage at 60 days for all employees working 25 hours per week
  • Employer paid Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HRA) for insured employees
• Paid Time Off
  • Vacation time
  • Sick time
  • Personal holiday time
  • Community time
• 401k with match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
• Life/disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Reimbursement for bike commuting expenses
• Training and opportunities for growth
• Free bread!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and strive to create a work environment of respect, trust, collaboration, and cooperation. It is the policy of Grand Central Bakery to maintain a workplace free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical, sensory, or mental disability, age, marital status, military or veteran status, family relationship, your or your family’s genetic information, or status in any other legally protected group. We expect each employee to embrace and apply these principles of equal treatment to each other and to our customers.