bakery manager - retail

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 info@goldsmithsmarket.com. 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