Bakery Operations Director

We are seeking a skilled Bakery Manager to lead our back of house team at the retail bakery. The ideal candidate will have experience baking and decorating cakes in a commercial bakery or pastry kitchen, as well as prior leadership or supervisory experience in a bakery, pastry, or production kitchen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the back of house team at the bakery
• Oversee bakers on shift and train new bakers in From Lucie's aesthetic, structure, and standards
• Give clear direction on busy days and during holidays
• Own daily finishing and bakery pars, including reviewing preorders and custom cakes and helping build daily production and finishing plans
• Manage inventory, ordering, and flowers, including tracking and ordering finishing ingredients, décor elements, and smallwares for the bakery
• Partner with the cafe and commissary teams to ensure smooth operations and communication
• Maintain high standards and kitchen culture, ensuring DOH compliance, cleanliness, and organization in the kitchen

Requirements:

• Professional experience baking and decorating cakes in a commercial bakery or pastry kitchen (required)
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a bakery, pastry, or production kitchen
• Strong communication and organization skills, with the ability to plan the day and give clear instructions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work efficiently in a small, busy space
• Available to work weekends and holidays, including peak periods such as Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas