Bakery Manager

Company Overview

Summerland Bakehouse (a wholly owned company of True Grain Bread Ltd of Cowichan Bay BC) is an Old World inspired European bakery dedicated to crafting fresh, local, organic, handcrafted bread. We have committed ourselves to delivering an unparalleled bread experience rooted in sustainability, community engagement, and true from-scratch baking. Our mission is to create a bakery where craftsmanship, organic integrity, and community values flourish.

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands on, energetic and detail-oriented Bakery Manager to lead our bakery team with passion and precision. In this role, you will craft bread and pastries and oversee daily bakery operations, ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality, manage staff training and development, and uphold our commitment to exceptional customer service. Your leadership will inspire a team dedicated to producing authentic, organic baked goods while maintaining efficient kitchen and inventory management.

Duties

• Plan the business and set the schedule
• Expertly handcraft bread and pastries by hand , from scratch
• Ensure the baking Team is engaged, trained and have the tools and resources required to execute the plan
• Ensure the Front End Team is trained and exceeding customer expectations
• Order (or delegate) ingredients and stock required so as not to run out, but not overstock (control inventory)
• Implement ideas to improve the business performance
• Control process variations, troubleshoot quality issues on an on going basis
• Deliver financial results set out in the budget
• Ensure a safe work environment and ensure all equipment is maintained and working properly
• Support kitchen management by supervising food handling procedures, culinary techniques, and ensuring consistency in product quality
• Manage all business systems

Skills

• Extensive experience (5+ Years) in hand crafted bread baking from organic ingredients . (Red Seal Baking Certificate or equivalent
• Extensive experience (5+ Years) in hand crafted pastry production such as croissants (Red Seal Baking Certificate or equivalent
• Food preparation, cooking, and bakery operations within a fast-paced environment
• Proven management skills with a background in supervising team and managing production
• Expertise in inventory control, budgeting, and food management practices
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to train staff on hospitality standards
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices for bakery management
• Leadership qualities that foster team development through interviewing, training & development initiatives

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Store discount

Experience:

• scratch croissant making: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person