Bakery Manager

Overview

Do you love leading teams and helping others grow professionally? Are you energized by creating amazing guest experiences? Can you juggle multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude? Do you have experience managing financials and driving business results? Are you excited about being part of a community-focused business?

If you're nodding yes and looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact, keep reading.

As a Bakery Manager at Nothing Bundt Cakes, you are the mini-CEO of your bakery. You’ll lead a talented team while delivering joy to our guests through amazing cakes and exceptional service.

• Lead your team by creating an environment where team members are excited to come to work
• Coach and develop the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Implement effective training programs for growth
• Lead daily huddles and regular one-on-one meetings
• Identify and nurture future leaders
• Foster a culture aligned with core values
• Oversee cake production and quality standards
• Manage schedules, inventory, and supply orders
• Drive sales growth and profitability
• Handle administrative duties including reporting and basic accounting
• Ensure adherence to food safety standards
• Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Represent Nothing Bundt Cakes in the community and build partnerships
• Coordinate special events and relationships with local businesses

• 1–3 years of leadership experience in retail, food service, or hospitality
• Track record of developing teams and achieving business results
• High school diploma required; post-secondary education is a plus
• Food safety certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Restaurant or retail managers ready to join a growing brand
• Operations leaders who love developing people
• Leaders who thrive in a structured system but want autonomy in execution
• Detail-oriented professionals who balance guest service with operational excellence
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Capability to bend, reach, and move throughout the bakery

Morning:
Review production plan, oversee the morning huddle, check inventory, and coach team members.

Afternoon:
Oversee cake production and quality checks, meet with potential corporate clients, train team members, and coordinate with community partners.

Evening:
Review daily sales, adjust next day’s production plan, coach closing procedures, and plan upcoming schedules and events.

• Our recipes and production methods
• Nothing Bundt Cakes operating systems
• Financial management specific to our model
• Proven strategies for team development
• Best practices for guest satisfaction
• Community engagement approaches that work
• Leadership skills through ongoing training

Nothing Bundt Cakes brings joy through handcrafted cakes made with care. Our bakers are essential to delivering high-quality treats that make us a beloved part of the community.

Our values shape everything we do and guide how we work together.

• Servant's Heart:
  Put others first and support teammates during busy times
• Spirit of a Champion:
  Help where needed and strive to improve
• Genuine Connections:
  Build real relationships with guests and teammates
• Open Communication:
  Transparent, honest dialogue and regular coaching
• Attention to Detail:
  Treat every cake as if for family; pride in the details
• Bring the Joy:
  Spread happiness in celebrations and community events
• Do the Right Thing:
  Make decisions that put people first

• Be part of a fun, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community
• Beloved brand that brings joy to others
• Learn and grow: entry point into baking with room for career growth
• Flexible and consistent scheduling
• Employee discounts on cakes
• Competitive hourly rate

If you’re excited about leading a team, driving business results, and bringing joy to your community, we want to hear from you. Apply now and share what makes you a perfect fit for this role.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation: $22.00 – $29.00 per hour

Nothing Bundt Cakes is committed to bringing joy to guests and communities and helping celebrations become sweeter. With over 500 bakery locations in 40+ U.S. states and Canada, there are many opportunities to join our family.

Employees at franchised locations are employed by the franchise owner/operator. Inquiries about employment should be directed to the franchise owner/operator. Each franchise owner/operator is responsible for compliance with local, state and federal law.