Bakery Manager in Greenville, South Carolina at Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery

Do you treat flour, butter, and egg inventory with precision, turning ingredient waste control into a fun operational game? Do you treat every new pastry item as a balance between mind-blowing flavor and high-margin profit? Do you want to work where you can be yourself while having fun? We might just be the place for you.

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a showcase for local farmers and food artisans. We buy from over 300 local producers to provide the community with a convenient and fun connection to those producers. We know every farm and every product has a story and we strive to tell the story while maintaining the high-quality selection and competitive pricing. The Kitchen Team works in a fun and fast-paced environment focused on delivering delicious local food that makes our hungry customers happy. The Bakery Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Bakery by leading production efforts, training staff, writing effective schedules and ensuring high quality products.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Responsible for the overall performance, efficiency and profitable operations of the Overnight Bakery and Production Bakery
• Manages profitability of department in accordance with the approved budget, which includes, but not limited to: sales, goals, cost of goods, labor and other expenses, price changes, projections, fresh item shrink & waste management
• Directly manages Bakery assistant managers, leads and Bakery staff; responsible for developing, supporting and challenging staff
• Performs supervisory duties including all Bakery hiring, training, disciplinary action and performance reviews
• Sets the pace in the Bakery each shift by helping to produce a high volume of product, models efficiency in all tasks and trains the team on quality, pace, and time management

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS?

AGE/AVAILABILITY

• Must be 21 years of age older
• 5+ years kitchen and/or high volume bakery management experience
• Must be available early morning and weekends

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Must possess a passion for local food and an interest in telling the story behind it.
• Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Must possess a love of people, interact with people well, and possess a desire for excellent customer service.
• Able to take direction, work independently, and as a member of a team, and able to create working relationships.
• Must be highly motivated, hard working, and possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Must pay attention to details, be organized, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

BENEFITS/PERKS

• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance (available to full time employees)
• HSA contributions for eligible health plans
• Paid Time Off (available to full time employees)
• Sabbatical program for all employees
• Other benefits include 30% Swamp discount, Employee Assistance Program and discounted bike share program

WHO IS SWAMP RABBIT CAFE & GROCERY

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission-driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.