About this role
Retail Bakery Manager
*Goldsmith?s Farm Market & Bakery* *Full-time | Year-round* *$22?$28 per hour*
Goldsmith?s Farm Market & Bakery is looking for a *hands-on Retail Bakery Manager* to lead the day-to-day operation of our busy retail bakery.
We are a year-round, on-farm specialty grocery store known for quality produce, specialty grocery products, scratch-made pies, and a wide variety of baked goods.
This is a *working manager role*: you?ll lead a small bakery team while also being actively involved in production, finishing, packaging, merchandising, and customer service. The right person is organized, dependable, comfortable making decisions, and able to keep a fast-paced department moving when priorities change.
What You?ll Do
* Lead the day-to-day operation of the retail bakery and supervise a team of up to 5?6 employees. * Set daily priorities, assign work, communicate expectations, and adjust plans as production needs change. * Train new team members and support ongoing coaching and development of bakery staff. * Participate with management in staff scheduling, coverage planning, hiring, and onboarding. * Ensure opening and closing procedures are followed and appropriate coverage is in place. * Monitor product levels and production needs so bakery displays remain well stocked throughout the day. * Maintain high standards for product quality, consistency, presentation, cleanliness, food safety, and department organization. * Work hands-on in production and ensure products are prepared, baked, finished, packaged, and displayed according to established recipes and procedures. * Work with the owners and management team on new products, processes, seasonal priorities, and opportunities to improve the department. * Provide friendly customer service, answer product questions, and help resolve customer concerns when needed.
What We?re Looking For
* Previous bakery, food production, kitchen, retail food, or similar experience. * Leadership or supervisory experience is strongly preferred. * A hands-on leader who is comfortable working alongside the team rather than managing from the sidelines. * Strong organization and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize, make decisions, and pivot when needed. * Confidence working in a busy environment with competing priorities and time-sensitive production. * Basic math skills for scaling recipes, measuring ingredients, and converting between metric and imperial measurements. * Ability to understand and consistently follow recipes, production procedures, food-safety practices, and health and safety requirements. * Physical stamina for an active shift spent primarily on your feet, including regular bending, reaching, carrying, and lifting up to 50 lb. * Comfort working in a warm bakery environment. * Reliable availability for at least one weekend day each week and some holidays, including Thanksgiving, based on business needs.
Experience & Education
Formal baking or culinary education is an asset, but it is *not required*. We value practical experience, leadership ability, reliability, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn.
Compensation
*$22?$28 per hour*, depending on relevant experience, leadership background, and qualifications.
How to Apply
Please apply through Indeed or email your resume and a brief cover letter introducing yourself to *[email protected]*.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $22.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits: * Casual dress * Flexible schedule * On-site parking * Store discount
Work Location: In person