Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities. A Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.

Summary: The Bread Production Manager oversees bread baking operations during their shift, working side by side with staff, in support of Grand Central Bakery’s mission to serve our customers delicious, authentic food made from high quality local and sustainable ingredients. The Bread Production Manager is directly responsible for bakery operations during their shift including staffing, training, quality control, baker job performance, communication, inventory management, facilities requests, and maintaining employee morale within the parameters of Grand Central’s mission and financial goals. Developing and mentoring skilled, passionate bakers who understand and uphold Grand Central Bakery’s quality specifications is a core responsibility. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and hands-on Manager who loves baking, working with, developing, and managing people, and has a desire to continuously improve our bread production process at GCB.

Compensation: $31.46/hour (non-exempt, overtime eligible).

Supervision: This position reports directly to the Assistant Bread Operations manager.

Schedule: As a full-time hourly employee, the Bread Production Manager works 5 days a week and may be required to work extra hours and/or days on an irregular basis due to unforeseen circumstances and emergencies. Integral to their team, the Bread Production Manager balances limited administrative duties with time scheduled on the floor as a high functioning crew member.

Remote work: This position works on-site and is not eligible for remote work.

Essential job responsibilities:

• Ensures the production of high quality, delicious bread while meeting food safety, quality, and efficiency expectations. Is able to work and train on all bread production tasks. Collaborates with other shifts and departments to coordinate customer-orientated solutions.
• Enthusiastic about developing, teaching, and training new bakers.
• Collaborates with department leadership to support and lead their team through system changes, specials, and new products. Cleary communicates changes to employees in a positive, supportive manner.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, FSMA, HACCP, and employee safety requirements.
• Ensures that all equipment and maintenance repair requests are handled promptly.
• Responsible for ordering and ensuring all non-GMO standards and specifications are met while supporting leadership in maintaining vendor relationships.
• Completes ordering, inventory, and cost changes in appropriate systems accurately, efficiently, and on time. Works with department leadership to manage Pars and food costs.
• Collaborates with department leadership on schedule to meet labor and thruput goals. Actively engages in discussion with the crew about goals and progress toward goals.

Core Leadership Expectations

• Above all, leaders at Grand Central Bakery set the best example of behavior, work ethic, and work quality.
• All Grand Central Bakery leaders are expected to uphold Grand Central Bakery’s Mission, Vision, and Values while at work and when representing Grand Central Bakery in the community.
• Consistently demonstrates values-driven leadership that helps to ensure a highly engaged and productive workforce.
• Supports company programs and DEI goals that encourage an inclusive and diverse workforce by participating in activities to cultivate anti-racist and culturally inclusive practices.
• Understands Grand Central Bakery's role in supporting our environment and communities and own role in meeting company goals and works with role to meet company goals.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills by identifying and solving problems in a timely manner. Reaches out to appropriate resources for assistance. Proactively comes to the table with ideas and solutions that demonstrate a spirit of continuous improvement.
• Establishes priorities based on Grand Central Bakery's MVV, strategic plan, and initiatives. Constantly reassesses the situation to ensure correct priorities; is able to switch gears easily between different issues, changing priorities; continually asks “what is the best use of my time now?”
• Cultivates an environment for the organization in which people and relationships are valued.
• Builds and maintains professional relationships. Works to build trust and understanding.

Communication

• Serves a vital role as a conduit for the positive, constructive flow of information at all levels – staying current on and sharing enthusiasm for companywide internal and external initiatives supporting our mission and brand.
• Communicates respectfully and professionally at all levels.
• Proactively comes to the table with ideas and solutions that demonstrate a spirit of continuous improvement.
• Communicates important information in a timely way that is clear, accurate, and productive both verbally and in writing.

People Management

• Develops strong teams that are aligned with Grand Central Bakery’s MVV by recruiting, hiring, and training staff; providing continuous feedback through coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations; recognizes and addresses performance issues in a timely manner.
• Inspires and motivates, delegates effectively, sets clear expectations and holds crew accountable. Enforces company policies and procedures; completes tasks in a timely manner and trains the team to do the same.
• Acts as the primary coach and trainer of the team on all systems and procedures. Addresses concerns of the crew, seeking solutions to problems they encounter and evaluating their suggestions.
• Is a visible, steady, and reliable team leader and is able to influence and motivate team members. Presents a positive presence and projects contagious enthusiasm. Communicates decisions and supporting rationale in a way that is respectful of others and their opinions.

Financial Performance

• Understands key financial metrics and clearly communicates financial goals to others.
• Works to achieve financial goals and understands own role in achieving those goals.
• Completes work related to financial operations accurately and on time.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• 4 or more years of production bread baking experience required.
• 2 or more years’ experience in management or leadership required.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Proficient in English or Spanish, both written and oral, required. English/Spanish bilingual, preferred.
• Maintains a valid Food Handler's Card and follows health department regulations.
• Knowledge of all health department regulations concerning food production and handling required.
• Must be able to add, subtract, and multiply with ease and accuracy.
• Intermediate computer skills including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, or comparable programs required.
• HACCP experience, preferred.

Tools & equipment:

Computer and office equipment

Rack Oven

Hearth ovens and loaders

Mixers

Silos and sifters

Forming equipment and dividers

Bowl Dumps

Various baking equipment

Other requirements and work environment: 

S: Seldom (1-10%)   O: Occasional (10-30%)     F: Frequent (30%-70%)     C: Constant (Over 70%)     N/A: Not Applicable     

It is understood that this does not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position but is offered as a general guideline of minimum essential expectations involved in this position.