What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bakery Clerk position at Blue Harlan?
Bakery Manager
Sumter, SC
Monday – Friday | Early Morning Schedule
Relocation Assistance Available
Blue Harlan is partnering with a well-established hospitality organization in Sumter, South Carolina, to find an experienced Lead Baker & Pastry Chef to oversee daily bakery production and dessert operations.
If you love baking from scratch, creating beautiful desserts, leading a team, and working in a collaborative environment, this is an outstanding opportunity to make your mark.
You'll oversee daily production of fresh breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, desserts, and specialty items while helping create memorable experiences for restaurant guests, weddings, and catered events.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily bakery and pastry production
- Bake breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and desserts
- Keep the bakery display stocked, fresh, and visually appealing
- Create seasonal desserts and bakery features
- Produce desserts for restaurants and catered events
- Assist with custom cakes and special event desserts
- Train, mentor, and develop bakery team members
- Manage production schedules and inventory
- Maintain food safety and quality standards
- Partner with culinary leadership on menu development
What We're Looking For
- Experience as a baker, pastry chef, bakery manager, or similar role
- Passion for baking and creating high-quality products
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment
- Experience with scratch baking and pastry production
- Creativity and attention to detail
Bonus Points If You Have
- Wedding cake decorating experience
- Restaurant, hotel, bakery, or catering experience
- Experience creating seasonal bakery offerings
- Knowledge of inventory and food cost management
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Early mornings with afternoons free
- Relocation assistance available
- Stable, growing hospitality organization
- Creative freedom
- Leadership opportunity
- Excellent benefits
- Positive team culture
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Baking: 2 years (Preferred)
- pastry chef: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sumter, SC 29154: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000