We're looking for a motivated and energetic Assistant Manager to help lead our bakery team and deliver an outstanding guest experience. In this role, you'll 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 you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to grow your career in restaurant management, we'd 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, you'll play a key role in our bakery's success while building valuable leadership experience and advancing your career in the hospitality industry.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Salem, VA
Industry
Restaurant/Food Services
Company Size
20 to 49 employees
Website
http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com
About Company
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.
Skills
Bakeryunmatched
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Budgetingunmatched
Catering Servicesunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
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Credit Processingunmatched
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Espresso Makingunmatched
Fast Foodunmatched
Food Productionunmatched
Food Qualityunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
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Inventory Levelsunmatched
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Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
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Sanitationunmatched
Service Deliveryunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
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