Production Bakery Manager

Production Bakery Manager

Job Title: Production Bakery Manager

Wage: Competitive ($25 , Based on Experience)

Full Time Full Benefits Package

Shift Times: Flexible, overseeing 10pm-6am & 4am-12pm shifts

About Our Bakery Team:

We are a high-volume, scratch bakery known for creating Bavarian-style
breads, handmade pastries, traditional Bavarian tortes, and custom-decorated
sugar cookies. Every product we create is made from scratch using traditional
methods and recipes handed down by our founder, Dorothy Zehnder. We pride
ourselves on producing over 250,000 loaves of bread, and thousands of cookies, pies,
pastries, and specialty desserts each year. We are seeking a talented Bakery
Manager to lead our team while maintaining the highest standards of quality
and craftsmanship.

Position Overview:

The Bakery Manager will oversee both our 3rd shift bread production  and 4am day shift pastry & dessert teams. This role combines leadership in
both baking and administrative responsibilities, focusing on quality control,
team training, inventory management, and the creation of new seasonal products.
As we've recently purchased FlexiBake, the manager will also spearhead the
integration of this software system, using it to streamline administrative
tasks such as inventory management, ordering, and reporting. The role also
includes coordinating the fulfillment of external orders for both online sales
and local vendors, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production
  Oversight: Supervise both the 3rd shift (10pm-6am) bread team and the
  day shift (4am-12pm) pastry, torte, and cookie decorating teams.
• Baking
  & Pastry Management: Participate in, train, and oversee the production of
  Bavarian-style breads, handmade pastries, and traditional Bavarian tortes.
• Sugar
  Cookie & Cake Decorating: Lead, train, and assist with the creative
  decoration of sugar cookies and cakes, ensuring quality and artistic
  presentation.
• FlexiBake
  Integration: Spearhead the integration of FlexiBake, our new inventory
  and order management system. Use the platform for inventory tracking,
  ordering, production scheduling, and reporting.
• Inventory
  & Ordering: Manage ingredient inventory levels, track orders, and
  ensure timely procurement using FlexiBake to streamline these processes.
• Team
  Development & Training: Train, mentor, and motivate staff,
  ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed.
• Quality
  Control: Monitor product quality, ensuring all baked goods meet our
  established recipes and standards.
• Administrative
  Duties: Up to 40% of tasks may be administrative, including managing
  schedules, using FlexiBake for reporting, and overseeing daily operations.
• External
  Orders: Oversee the coordination of external orders, both online and
  from local vendors, ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Collaboration
  & Innovation: Work closely with our retail, kitchen, and dining
  room management teams to develop new seasonal products and drive
  innovation in the bakery.

Qualifications:

• Degree or formal training in Baking & Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3 years professional bakery experience. High-volume commercial bakery preferred.
• Strong hands-on baking skills with knowledge of scratch baking, artisan breads, pastries, and cake decorating.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop team members on technique, quality, and consistency.
• Proven managerial experience in a bakery or food production environment.
• Experience
  with inventory management systems or the ability to quickly learn new
  software (experience with FlexiBake is a plus).
• Strong
  organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance
  both production and administrative duties.
• Strong
  communication skills for collaborating with staff, vendors, and guests.
• Ability
  to work flexible hours, overseeing both day (4am-noon) and overnight (10pm-6am) shifts.

Why Join Us?

• Be
  part of a well-established bakery known for crafting exceptional,
  from-scratch baked goods.
• Lead a
  team of talented bakers in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Competitive
  salary and benefits, with opportunities for professional growth and
  development.
• Contribute
  to the innovation of new seasonal products and specialty items.

How to Apply:

If you are excited about this opportunity or any other positions at Bavarian Inn Restaurant, apply online or visit our Team Services office in person. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. For more information or to schedule an interview, call our Team Services office directly at

Location:

Bavarian Inn Restaurant, 713 S Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734.

(Enter using the marked "Team Member Entrance" staircase at the rear of the building.)

Join our Bavarian Inn Restaurant team and create enjoyable experiences with us

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