Woodlands Market
Production Bakery Manager
Woodlands Market, Greenbrae, CA, United States
Description
Reporting to the Food Services Director, the Production Bakery Manager will be responsible for managing all operations of the bakery production and staff within the Production Bakery Team.
Woodlands Market is a leader in gourmet retailing, service and innovation in the grocery industry. We are a flourishing Marin County-based employer who believes in supporting our community in many ways. One of these ways is to employ talented individuals from within our communities and surrounding areas. We currently operate grocery stores in Kentfield, Tiburon and San Francisco. We also operate a Pet Shop in San Francisco as well as an off-site kitchen in San Rafael. We engage approximately 330 individuals on staff, many of whom have come to us with an in-depth knowledge of the specialty food industry. These members of our extended Woodlands family and their commitment to community, food, service and to each other are what set us apart from other grocery stores.
Who Are We Looking For?
At Woodlands Market, we are delighted to be able to share our passion for food and fresh produce with our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking to continue your career alongside an awesome team, then join the family!
Benefits of working at Woodlands Market include:
Pay range: $28-$36
Pay Rate
28-36
EOE Statement
Woodlands Market provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This is reflected in all Woodlands Market practices and policies regarding hiring, training, promotions, transfers, rates of pay, reduction in force and other forms of compensation. All matters relating to employment are based upon the employees' ability to perform the job, as well as dependability and reliability once hired. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Reporting to the Food Services Director, the Production Bakery Manager will be responsible for managing all operations of the bakery production and staff within the Production Bakery Team.
- Develop and maintain internal bakery production program ensuring that Woodlands in house baked goods are provided to all locations.
- Ensure store orders/customer demand is met and product is provided timely to each store
- Ensure that products made in-house are of the best quality and superior to similar products available for distributor purchase.
- Ensure quality and consistency standards are met with all house made product.
- Plan, create and supervise the preparation of bakery products while maintaining quality assurance standards and consistency of finished products
- Perform and manage staff concerning bakery duties including weigh, sift, measure and mix baking ingredients, bake bread, rolls, cookies, muffins, pies, cakes, biscuits and other items
- Prepare bakery products, maintain quality assurance standards and consistency of finished products.
- Develop/modify training programs to effectively train current and new staff
- Assist in hiring production bakery employees
- Perform employee performance evaluations and check in with staff frequently in a supportive manner
- Placing vendor orders and maintaining raw goods/product inventory.
- Maintain quality product for bakery case, expiration dates, and visual esthetics
- Answer all customer questions if called upon (to best of ability).
- Maintaining an effective - positive, amicable, upbeat and "smile first" - customer service orientation.
- Research and write seasonal and holiday menus
- Prioritize duties for and direct work
- Collaborate with HR in motivating, coaching, rewarding and disciplining staff as necessary
- Write/approve Bakery work schedules optimizing based on production while adhering to set labor targets
- Coordinate quarterly inventory by means of organizing and consolidation
- Basic understanding of bakery workflow
- Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and online order management tools.
- Basic experience in using bakery production software, inventory management systems, and basic office applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, or Google Sheets) to track production schedules, manage recipes, and monitor inventory.
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
- 5 years of experience in the preparation of bakery products and general maintenance of a bakery; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills
- Able to prioritize work and handle multiple concurrent tasks
- Ability to lift 50lbs and Manager
- Culinary degree/certificate or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 5 years baking experience, 3 years in a managerial role
- Related trade certification or similar preferred.
Woodlands Market is a leader in gourmet retailing, service and innovation in the grocery industry. We are a flourishing Marin County-based employer who believes in supporting our community in many ways. One of these ways is to employ talented individuals from within our communities and surrounding areas. We currently operate grocery stores in Kentfield, Tiburon and San Francisco. We also operate a Pet Shop in San Francisco as well as an off-site kitchen in San Rafael. We engage approximately 330 individuals on staff, many of whom have come to us with an in-depth knowledge of the specialty food industry. These members of our extended Woodlands family and their commitment to community, food, service and to each other are what set us apart from other grocery stores.
Who Are We Looking For?
At Woodlands Market, we are delighted to be able to share our passion for food and fresh produce with our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking to continue your career alongside an awesome team, then join the family!
Benefits of working at Woodlands Market include:
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance*
- Full-time employees receive a generous benefits package including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and paid holidays
- Holiday premium pay for time worked on recognized holidays
- 20% store discount , 50% shift meal discount*
- $40 subsidy towards non-slip shoes every 90 days.
- Awesome, team-oriented environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
*Must meet minimum hours for some benefits/max lunch discount $6.00
Pay range: $28-$36
Pay Rate
28-36
EOE Statement
Woodlands Market provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This is reflected in all Woodlands Market practices and policies regarding hiring, training, promotions, transfers, rates of pay, reduction in force and other forms of compensation. All matters relating to employment are based upon the employees' ability to perform the job, as well as dependability and reliability once hired. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This position is currently accepting applications.