The Bread Production Manager oversees the production of bread products for an Eataly location, including but not limited to: breads, Roman style pizza, rolls, focaccia and seasonal items. The Bakery Manager leads and develops a team of Bakers and Sales Associates in a 24-hour-operating bakery. Reports directly to the General Manager of Retail and reports functionally to the Eataly USA Corporate Head of Bakery.
Responsibilities
Oversees the production of bread products for an Eataly location, including breads, Roman style pizza, rolls, focaccia and seasonal items; Leads and develops a team of Bakers and Sales Associates in a 24-hour-operating bakery; Prepares bread products for restaurant and retail operations in accordance with Eataly's authentic Italian recipes and quality standards; Maintains and nurtures natural yeast, local and organic flour, and naturally leavened products; Manages the bakery team of 15-20 employees, including hiring, scheduling, approving vacation, submitting payroll, providing feedback and motivation, training, and handling terminations; Collaborates with the GM of Retail to ensure all parties are aware of daily bakery activities, including absences, schedule coverage and product availability; Documents, investigates, elevates and resolves all employee and guest incidents; Communicates with the Executive Chef, GM of Retail and Corporate Head of Bakery on new recipes; Orders and monitors inventory of all bakery ingredients and products, including tracking and documenting daily transfers and waste; Reviews financial information such as sales/costs and monitors budget, working with the GM of Retail to correct deviations; Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards; Performs other duties as required or assigned
Requirements
5+ years of experience in bread and related production; 2+ years of experience managing a sales and production team; Excellent communication skills; Outstanding time management skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Ability to oversee a 24-hour-operating bakery, including working weekends, nights and holidays; Ability to lift over 50 pounds; Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting; Ability to work with a wood burning oven, electric pizza convection oven and commercial spiral mixer
Nice to have
Degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program (highly preferred); Experience in a wholesale or grocery bakery department (preferred)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Parental Leave; 401K with match; Free family meal daily; Discounts at Eataly; Referral bonus program
Stany Zjednoczone · Los Angeles
