Bakery General Manager
Nothing Bundt Cakes
At Nothing Bundt Cakes, we believe every celebration deserves something special. As our Bakery General Manager, you'll lead a bakery where joy is part of every guest experience. You'll oversee daily bakery operations, inspire and develop an exceptional team, build meaningful relationships within the community, and drive sales through outstanding service and local marketing.
If you're a passionate leader who enjoys developing people, growing a business, and creating memorable guest experiences, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
Lead Bakery Operations
- Oversee all daily bakery and Bundtique (retail) operations to ensure efficient, profitable, and high-quality performance.
- Maintain excellence in food safety, cleanliness, inventory management, and operational standards.
- Ensure every cake meets Nothing Bundt Cakes' quality and presentation expectations.
- Monitor key performance metrics and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
Build and Inspire a Winning Team
- Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing bakery team.
- Foster a fun, positive, and supportive culture where team members feel valued and empowered.
- Lead by example, promote accountability, and recognize team achievements.
- Create schedules and staffing plans that support operational excellence and guest satisfaction.
Grow the Bakery Through Local Marketing
- Develop and execute local marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive bakery sales.
- Build relationships with local businesses, schools, community organizations, and event planners.
- Generate corporate gifting, catering, and special event cake orders through community outreach.
- Represent Nothing Bundt Cakes at local events and networking opportunities while spreading joy throughout the community.
Deliver Exceptional Guest Experiences
- Ensure every guest receives warm, friendly, and memorable service.
- Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally while exceeding expectations.
- Create an environment where every celebration feels special and every guest leaves smiling.
Drive Business Performance
- Lead the bakery in achieving sales, profitability, and operational goals.
- Analyze business performance and identify opportunities to increase revenue and improve efficiency.
- Manage labor, inventory, and operating costs while maintaining exceptional quality and service.
- Support promotional initiatives and seasonal sales campaigns.
What We're Looking For
- Leadership experience in bakery, restaurant, retail, hospitality, or food service management.
- Proven success leading teams and driving operational excellence.
- Strong coaching, communication, and team-building skills.
- Experience with local marketing, community engagement, and business development is highly preferred.
- A passion for delivering exceptional guest service and creating memorable experiences.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Results-oriented with a focus on sales growth, profitability, and continuous improvement.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- No late-night hours.
- Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Employee cake discounts.
- A fun, positive, and supportive workplace culture.
- Opportunities to build meaningful community connections.
- Career growth with one of the fastest-growing and most beloved bakery brands.
- The opportunity to spread joy every day through great leadership, exceptional cakes, and unforgettable guest experiences.
At Nothing Bundt Cakes, Joy is the Job. As our Bakery General Manager, you'll lead a team that makes every celebration sweeter while building a thriving bakery that's loved by both guests and the local community.
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!
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