Location: Phoenix, AZ (4050 E Cotton Center Blvd Ste 65, Phoenix, AZ 85040)
Salary: $85,000/year
At Too Sweet Cakes, we value professionalism, efficiency, and dedication to quality. As a Bakery Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of our Phoenix facility, ensuring smooth production, packaging, and delivery while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. This role requires a strong leadership presence, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to hold yourself and your team accountable to deadlines, quality standards, and operational goals.
Daily Operations & Oversight
- Conduct daily stand-up meetings to clearly communicate expectations, assign tasks, and confirm follow-through
- Oversee all aspects of bakery operations, including production, packaging, and deliveries
- Set production schedules and workflow to meet wholesale and daily production demands, proactively adjusting for changes in orders or staffing
- Maintain a positive, professional, and organized work environment with a consistent leadership presence on the floor during peak hours
- Follow up on assigned tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion
- Perform additional duties as needed
Purchasing & Inventory Management
- Manage purchasing and inventory, ensuring supplies are stocked and vendors are providing competitive rates and solutions
- Conduct quarterly inventory checks and maintain proper stock rotation and sanitation standards
- Track inventory levels daily and place necessary orders to prevent shortages or overstocking
- Work within budget constraints to track and manage monthly Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Staff Management & Scheduling
- Develop and manage weekly team schedules, approve payroll, and monitor overtime and PTO requests
- Ensure all new hire paperwork is completed before the first scheduled shift and assist in onboarding
- Approve or decline time-off requests via 7Shifts and ADP
- Monitor and approve sick pay requests and PTO in ADP
- Add employees to Slack for workplace communication
- Schedule and conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with team members and shift leads to address performance, provide coaching, and reinforce expectations
- Lead regular team meetings to share updates, set priorities, and strengthen team alignment
- Conduct performance reviews: 30-day Check-In for New Hires, 90-Day Review for New Hires, Ongoing Quarterly Reviews (every 3 months)
- Partner with Regional Manager and Human Resources to handle disciplinary actions, ensuring feedback is clear, timely, and documented
- Maintain consistent and professional communication with the team to prevent misunderstandings or gaps in accountability
Administrative & Financial Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage bakery email communications, including wholesale accounts, seasonal updates, and order management
- Submit weekly receipts and invoices to the accounting team
- Ensure timely approval of payroll submissions
- Maintain accurate records of employee hours, sick pay, and PTO
Equipment & Technology Proficiency
- Train employees on bakery equipment such as mixers, ovens, ranges, and proofers
- Ensure proper handling and maintenance of all production and packaging equipment
- Utilize software and technology efficiently, including MacBook, printer, Excel, Word, Netsuite, ADP, and 7Shifts
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Enforce good manufacturing practices and ensure compliance with health and safety standards
- Maintain sanitation and cleanliness across production and packaging areas
- Foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and accountability among employees
- Address workplace conduct issues promptly and enforce disciplinary measures as necessary
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in bakery management or a related field
- Proven ability to follow through on commitments, hold teams accountable, and proactively solve problems
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to model professionalism consistently
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Proficiency in relevant software, including Excel, Wherefour, ADP, and 7Shifts
- Knowledge of bakery equipment operation and maintenance
- Ability to manage vendor relations and inventory effectively
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly
- Prolonged periods of standing and repetitive movements
Benefits
- Paid Time Off: 1 week (40 hours) annually, must be used within 12 months; no carryover or payout upon separation.
- Sick Pay: Up to 40 hours annually, with rollover per company handbook.
- Health Benefits: Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield (medical, dental, vision) after 90 days; company covers employee premiums, dependents at employee’s expense (pre-tax deductions).
- At-Will Employment: Employment may be terminated by either party at any time; the company reserves the right to terminate if the role is not a good fit.
If you're a motivated leader passionate about bakery operations and team development, apply today!