At Tesoro, we honor our Italian heritage by offering a warm, welcoming space where food, family, and tradition come together. We're passionate about quality ingredients and craftsmanship, providing our community with exceptional baked goods, fresh produce, deli delights, and specialty groceries. More than a marketplace, Tesoro is a celebration of the joy found in sharing meals, nurturing connections, and preserving the simple pleasures of life. We're looking for a passionate and experienced Bakery Manager to join our team and help us share that tradition with our community.
About the Role:
The Bakery Manager oversees all bakery operations, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction. You will play a key role in maintaining our high standards for product quality, leading and training our talented team, and fostering a positive customer experience. If you have a passion for Italian baking and a dedication to excellence, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities:
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Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Bakery Department.
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Supervise the Bakery Associates, Pastry Associates and the Bakery Lead ensuring accountability and optimizing store performance
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Organize and plan baking production, considering customer demand and seasonal variations.
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Train and coach staff, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
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Develop and update recipes, maintaining the authenticity of Italian baked goods.
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Place orders for bakery ingredients and maintain inventory levels to meet demand.
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Ensure products meet quality standards and exceed customer expectations.
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Provide exceptional customer service and resolve customer issues.
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Collaborate with other department management to optimize inventory levels and minimize waste.
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Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
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Maintain equipment and ensure cleaning procedures are followed.
Qualifications:
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Culinary degree or equivalent experience in baking and pastry.
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Proven experience as a Bakery Manager or similar role in a bakery or food production setting.
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Knowledge of Italian baked goods and traditional recipes is essential.
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Strong understanding of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
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Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food production.
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Ability to lead and inspire a team of bakers and associates.
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Familiarity with inventory management and ordering processes.
Skills:
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Baking expertise and quality control.
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Creativity – develop and produce appealing bakery products.
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Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Effective communication and leadership abilities.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.
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Adaptability and multitasking skills.
Considering applying? These are some of the great benefits of joining our team!
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Flexible Hours
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Advancement Opportunities
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Benefit packages
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Performance based bonuses
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Staff Discount
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Lifelong Friendships
Tesoro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.
