Bakery Manager Jobs
Bakery Manager jobs are open at every level from shift supervisor to senior bakery manager across grocery chains, wholesale bakeries, and specialty retail, with specializations in artisan bread production, pastry operations, and commercial baking. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About the role
Donut Villa is hiring a Wholesale Operations Manager to run donut production and fulfillment for our wholesale accounts and our restaurants. You will own the daily cycle: take in orders, set production, lead the baking team, and make sure every order is right and ready on time.
This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced bakery. You will work closely with ownership and have real say in how we cut waste and grow wholesale.
What you'll do
Orders and production planning
- Receive daily wholesale orders (in by 2pm) and restaurant orders, and process add/cut changes as they come in
- Turn orders into a production plan across all donus and all five dough bases.
- Set and refine standard pre-order production amounts so bakers can start early without overproducing
- Adjust for holidays, slow days and seasonal swings
Team leadership
- Lead, schedule and support the baking and production team
- Build the weekly bakers' schedule around order volume
- Train new staff on recipes, standards and food safety
Fulfillment and quality
- Make sure every wholesale and restaurant order is complete, accurate and ready by its cutoff.
- Check product quality and consistency before it goes out
- Be the main contact for wholesale customers and restaurant managers on orders and issues
Cost, waste and inventory
- Track waste and thrown-away product, and act to reduce it
- Manage ingredient and supply inventory and place orders with vendors
- Report weekly on volume, waste and labor to ownership
- Keep the kitchen clean, organized and up to health code
What you bring
Required
- 3+ years in bakery, food production or kitchen operations, with at least 1 year supervising a team
- Experience turning orders into production plans and hitting hard deadlines
- Clear communicator with staff, customers and vendors
- ServSafe Manager certification, or willingness to get it within 60 days
- Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to work days, evenings and weekends
Preferred
- Donut or high-volume bakery experience
- Wholesale or B2B order fulfillment experience
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Experience reducing waste or food cost
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
About the role
Donut Villa is hiring a Wholesale Operations Manager to run donut production and fulfillment for our wholesale accounts and our restaurants. You will own the daily cycle: take in orders, set production, lead the baking team, and make sure every order is right and ready on time.
This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced bakery. You will work closely with ownership and have real say in how we cut waste and grow wholesale.
What you'll do
Orders and production planning
- Receive daily wholesale orders (in by 2pm) and restaurant orders, and process add/cut changes as they come in
- Turn orders into a production plan across all donus and all five dough bases.
- Set and refine standard pre-order production amounts so bakers can start early without overproducing
- Adjust for holidays, slow days and seasonal swings
Team leadership
- Lead, schedule and support the baking and production team
- Build the weekly bakers' schedule around order volume
- Train new staff on recipes, standards and food safety
Fulfillment and quality
- Make sure every wholesale and restaurant order is complete, accurate and ready by its cutoff.
- Check product quality and consistency before it goes out
- Be the main contact for wholesale customers and restaurant managers on orders and issues
Cost, waste and inventory
- Track waste and thrown-away product, and act to reduce it
- Manage ingredient and supply inventory and place orders with vendors
- Report weekly on volume, waste and labor to ownership
- Keep the kitchen clean, organized and up to health code
What you bring
Required
- 3+ years in bakery, food production or kitchen operations, with at least 1 year supervising a team
- Experience turning orders into production plans and hitting hard deadlines
- Clear communicator with staff, customers and vendors
- ServSafe Manager certification, or willingness to get it within 60 days
- Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to work days, evenings and weekends
Preferred
- Donut or high-volume bakery experience
- Wholesale or B2B order fulfillment experience
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Experience reducing waste or food cost
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Food Lion45
- Whole Foods Market26
- Hannaford18
- Nothing Bundt Cakes17
- Hy-Vee7
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in bakery manager jobs.
- 2 or more years of supervisory experience in a commercial or retail bakery setting
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent state food safety credential
- Proficiency in inventory management, ordering, and vendor coordination
- Hands-on knowledge of bread, pastry, or cake production techniques
- Experience scheduling staff and managing labor costs against a budget
- High school diploma or GED required, with culinary or baking credentials preferred
Tips for Your Bakery Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to production metrics
Bakery hiring managers want to see output numbers, waste reduction results, and team size you've managed. Replace vague phrases like 'oversaw daily operations' with concrete production context, such as units per shift or labor cost percentages you controlled.
List food safety credentials up front
ServSafe Manager certification and any state-required food handler licenses belong in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume. Many bakery manager postings screen for these before reading anything else, so don't bury them in a skills list at the bottom.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists bakery manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by operation type before applying
Grocery chain bakeries, wholesale production facilities, and boutique retail shops each expect different skills. Read the job description for clues like 'high-volume production' or 'custom cake orders' and match your application language to the specific environment they're describing.
Prepare for a practical skills demonstration
Many bakery manager interviews include a walk-through of a production floor or a scenario question about managing a short-staffed morning rush. Rehearse talking through real examples where you adjusted staffing, rescheduled prep timelines, or resolved a supplier shortfall under time pressure.
Negotiate schedule expectations, not just pay
Bakery operations often start before dawn or run on rotating weekend shifts. Before accepting an offer, clarify the exact shift structure, whether the schedule rotates, and how holidays are handled. These details affect long-term fit more than many candidates account for during the offer stage.
Bakery Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most bakery managers?
The most active employers for bakery managers right now are Food Lion, Whole Foods Market, and Hannaford, and the most openings are in North Carolina, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Availability shifts frequently, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture of where demand is strongest.
How many bakery manager jobs are remote?
About 11% of bakery manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most bakery operations. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are corporate bakery roles focused on menu development, purchasing, or multi-unit operations rather than floor-level production management.
How do you become a bakery manager?
Start by building hands-on baking experience as a baker or lead baker, then move into a shift supervisor role to develop scheduling and team management skills. Earn your ServSafe Manager certification, which most employers require. Demonstrate you can handle ordering, inventory, and labor cost tracking, and you'll have the core profile most hiring managers look for.
Can you get a bakery manager job with little or no management experience?
Yes, some employers will hire candidates into an assistant bakery manager role first, particularly if you have strong production skills and a food safety certification. Highlighting any informal leadership you've done, such as training new staff or running a shift in a supervisor's absence, helps close the experience gap when your formal management background is limited.
What does the bakery manager interview process look like?
Most bakery manager interviews start with a phone screen focused on your production background and certifications, followed by an in-person interview with the store or operations manager. Expect scenario questions about handling rush periods, staff callouts, or equipment failures. Some employers also conduct a brief facility walk-through to assess how you read a production environment and ask follow-up questions in real time.
Where can I find and apply to bakery manager jobs?
You can find and apply to bakery manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and operation type, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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