Job Description
Bakery Manager
The Bakery Manager oversees the production of bread products for an Eataly, including but not limited to: breads, pizza alla pala, rolls, focaccia and seasonal items. The Bakery Manager leads and develops a team of Bakers, Pizza Makers, and the Assistant Baker Manager in a 24-hour-operating bakery.
Reports directly to the Head Chef.
- Organizes the store's Bakery operations to maximize profitability while upholding the company's mission, values, policies, quality, and guest experience standards
- Builds and leads a high-performing team: sources and hires, effectively trains, motivates, evaluates, develops, and retains talent
- Responsible for administrative tasks such as writing employee schedules, approving vacation and unpaid time, and submitting payroll
- Reviews financial information such as sales/costs and monitors budget to ensure efficient operation and spending within the specified budget; works with the Head Chef to correct any deviations from the budget
- 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
- Collaborates closely with store leadership to ensure all necessary parties are aware of daily bakery activities, including absences, schedule coverage and product availability
- Communicates with the Head Chef and Head of Bakery Operations on new recipes for the bakery
- Orders and monitors inventory of all ingredients and products for the bakery, including tracking and documenting daily transfers and waste in the appropriate system
- Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards
- Addressing guest and employee incidents; documents, investigates, elevates incidents in collaboration with store leadership and HR, including employee terminations
- Performs other duties as required or assigned