Full-Time
Bakery Assistant Manager
Mackenthun's Fine Foods
Compensation Overview
$20 - $23/hr
Waconia, MN, USA
In Person
Category
 Retail (1) |
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Required Skills
Inventory Management
Customer Service
Requirements
- A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential is required.
- At least 1 year of management experience is required.
- Prior bakery or culinary experience is preferred.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and math skills are required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including daytime hours, evenings, every other weekend, occasional overnight shifts, and some holidays is required.
- Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds, is required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced bakery environment is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead direct reports by training, supervising, and motivating bakery staff.
- Assist in creating and managing staff schedules and maintaining adequate staffing levels.
- Ensure staff knowledge of products, food safety, and customer service standards.
- Provide feedback, coaching, and staff-development support.
- Handle staffing issues, including scheduling, performance evaluations, employee concerns, and conflicts.
- Assist with recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of bakery staff.
- Assist in overseeing daily production and ensuring products meet quality standards and company specifications.
- Ensure bakery items are visually appealing, fresh, and well-stocked.
- Collaborate with the marketing team on new bakery items and seasonal offerings.
- Assist in managing production schedules to minimize waste and prevent overproduction.
- Monitor inventory of ingredients, packaging, and bakery supplies.
- Help order ingredients and supplies cost-effectively while minimizing spoilage.
- Assist with FIFO stock rotation and accurate inventory documentation.
- Provide customer service, product recommendations, slicing, packaging, and issue resolution.
- Implement merchandising strategies and monitor sales trends to support department sales.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, food-handling, and storage regulations.
- Conduct safety audits and oversee cleanliness of bakery equipment, tools, and floor.
- Support proper staff hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Assist in monitoring department financial performance against the store budget.
- Help control shrinkage, manage labor costs, and adjust staffing levels.
- Work with vendors on competitive pricing and accurate billing for special orders.
- Collaborate with the store manager, marketing team, department managers, and other departments.
- Participate in promotional events and marketing campaigns.
- Stay informed about industry trends, customer preferences, and new baking techniques.
- Assist with introducing new products and recipes.
- Participate in planning meetings and contribute to department goals.
- Help develop staff skills through training and ongoing professional development.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior bakery or culinary experience.