Assistant Bakery Manager

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Salem, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17–$18 Per Hour
SKILLS
Bakery, Best Practices, Beverages, Budgeting, Catering Services, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Credit Processing, Customer Service Management, Customer Support/Service, Espresso Making, Fast Food, Federal Laws and Regulations, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Hospitality and Tourism, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Onboarding, Operations, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Point of Sale (POS) Systems, Quality Management, Regulations, Restaurant, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Service Delivery, State Laws and Regulations, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Salem, VA
POSTED
8 days ago

Benefits:

  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Company parties
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule

Job Summary

Were looking for a motivated and energetic Assistant Manager to help lead our bakery team and deliver an outstanding guest experience. In this role, youll support the Bakery Manager in overseeing daily operations, leading team members, maintaining exceptional food quality and safety standards, and ensuring smooth, efficient service. Your leadership will help create a positive work environment, drive operational excellence, and keep guests coming back. If youre passionate about hospitality, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to grow your career in restaurant management, wed love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Bakery Manager in the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, including food preparation, customer service, and team supervision.
  • Lead, coach, and motivate team members to deliver exceptional guest service while maintaining an efficient workflow.
  • Manage shift operations, including scheduling, staffing, and ensuring smooth execution during each shift.
  • Monitor inventory levels, oversee food handling and production, and coordinate supply ordering to reduce waste and control costs.
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations through ongoing training and consistent oversight.
  • Process cash and credit transactions accurately using POS system, while maintaining accountability for cash handling procedures.
  • Train and develop team members on operational procedures, food preparation, customer service standards, and food safety best practices.
  • Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming bakery environment that reflects our commitment to outstanding hospitality.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a quick-service, fast-food, or casual dining restaurant environment.
  • Prior supervisory, shift leader, or assistant management experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
  • Experience with inventory management, food cost control, budgeting, and food safety compliance.
  • Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team development skills.
  • Knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, food handling, catering, beverage service, or barista experience is a plus.
  • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining exceptional customer service.
  • Hotel or broader hospitality management experience is an asset.

Why Join Our Team?

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic leader who enjoys creating memorable guest experiences while developing a successful team. As an Assistant Manager, youll play a key role in our bakerys success while building valuable leadership experience and advancing your career in the hospitality industry.

Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Join Our Growing Family

From "Happy Birthday" to "Just Because," Nothing Bundt Cakes is committed to bringing joy to our guests and our communities and helping make every celebration sweeter! Each bakery offers a warm and welcoming work environment with team members who embody this joy-filled brand and possess a Servant's Heart, the Spirit of a Champion and the ability to make Genuine Connections.

With over 500 bakery locations in 40+ U.S states and in Canada, there's plenty of opportunity to join our family!

Click here to learn more about Nothing Bundt Cakes.

Employees at a franchised Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery location are employed by the franchise owner/operator and are not employees of Nothing Bundt Cakes Corporate (the franchisor). All inquiries about employment should be directed to the franchise owner/operator and not to Nothing Bundt Cakes Corporate. Each franchise owner/operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.

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About the Company

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

At Nothing Bundt Cakes our goal is to create a cake that not only reminds you of home, but also opens you to a new world. And while that’s no easy request, the hand-crafted recipes are more than up to the task. Each recipe only uses the purest ingredients; real eggs, butter and cream cheese, all to bring you bundt cake perfection.
COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Restaurant/Food Services
WEBSITE
http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com