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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Bakery Team Leader to oversee daily operations in our bakery department, ensuring high standards of product quality, customer service, and team performance. The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and productive work environment.
As a Bakery Team Leader, you will be responsible for supervising a team of bakers and support staff, coordinating production schedules, and ensuring that all baked goods meet our quality and freshness standards. You will also be expected to train new team members, monitor inventory levels, and collaborate with management to implement new recipes and seasonal offerings.
Your role will involve hands-on baking, as well as administrative tasks such as scheduling, ordering supplies, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. You will play a key role in fostering a positive team culture, resolving conflicts, and motivating staff to achieve performance goals.
To succeed in this role, you should have previous experience in a bakery or food production environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead by example. A strong understanding of baking techniques, food safety standards, and inventory management is essential.
This is a full-time position that may require early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for career advancement, and a chance to be part of a team that takes pride in delivering delicious baked goods to our customers.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Supervise daily bakery operations and staff
- Ensure all products meet quality and freshness standards
- Train and mentor new and existing team members
- Manage inventory and order baking supplies
- Maintain cleanliness and safety in the bakery area
- Coordinate production schedules and workflow
- Implement new recipes and seasonal items
- Monitor team performance and provide feedback
- Resolve customer and staff issues promptly
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience in a bakery or food production role
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Knowledge of baking techniques and food safety standards
- Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to lift heavy items and stand for long periods
- Basic computer skills for scheduling and inventory
- High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training a plus
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have previous experience leading a bakery team?
- What baking techniques are you most proficient in?
- How do you handle conflicts within a team?
- Can you describe a time you improved bakery operations?
- Are you comfortable working early mornings and weekends?
- How do you ensure food safety and cleanliness in the bakery?
- What motivates you as a team leader?
- How do you train new team members?
- What is your approach to managing inventory?
- Have you implemented new recipes or seasonal items before?
