Bakehouse Assistant Bread Manager

Zingerman's Bakehouse is looking for a skilled bread baker and production manager who is interested in a leadership role in our nationally known artisanal bakery. Join our management team to do innovative work with regional grains and our own mill. We are a team of 25 bakers dedicated to making thousands of full flavored beautiful loaves of bread everyday.

What does the job pay?

Starting pay is $45,000-$50,000 with eligibility for a bonus plan, based on business performance.

What are the requirements for this job?

Availability:

• Full-time, salaried: average 45 hours per week, with hours primarily between 8am-6pm
• Weekend availability required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Holiday availability required. We close only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Full availability in November and December (We don't take any extra time off during these months.)

Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:

• Manage the production floor with above average proficiency in all trained roles
• Assist with hiring and training new staff
• Give constructive oral and written performance-based feedback
• Assist with staff development
• Assist with managing labor and food cost
• Assist with measurable and consistent improvements in food quality
• Lead departmental huddles (meetings)
• Proficient with spreadsheet files
• Attend and participate in weekly bread leader meeting and bi-monthly bakehouse manager meeting
• Actively participates in all aspects of production:
• • Mixing dough
  • Hand-shaping dough
  • Proper proofing of breads
  • Loading and unloading the ovens
• Works with staff and personal physical safety in mind
• Dedicated to following all food safety rules and good manufacturing practices
• Completes basic orientation training within 90 days of hire, manager training within 1 year of hire
• Attends and participates in Zingerman's events and activities
• Actively engages all staff daily
• Model & teach direct communication
• Is a model of great service
• Make production-related decisions
• Constantly strive to help assure the highest bread quality imaginable
• Work on business and department annual goals

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during shift
• Must stand, lift and bend for duration of shift
• Must be comfortable with repetitive motion
• Must be able to work in a hot and humid environment (82-90 degrees)

The Success Patterns for this position are:

• Minimum of 3-5 years professional baking experience
• At least one year leadership experience
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Enjoys working on a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Takes pride in accuracy
• Good follow-through skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Thrives in a high pace, multi-focused environment with strict time goals
• Passionate about great bread and great service
• Loves Systems and Organization -- Maintaining, Improving and Creating
• Knowledgeable about food safety laws
• Works well in a team/collaborative environment
• Likes to improve and innovate
• Can make effective decisions as needed
• Understanding or ability to learn financial budgets and department operating reports

Are there any benefits or perks?

• After 90 days of service:
• • Company paid long term disability
  • Company paid short term disability
  • Company contribution to medical and dental insurance
  • Company contribution towards your health savings account + rewards program
• 401k contribution after eligibility requirements are met
• Paid training
• Paid lunch breaks
• Paid time off
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and eligible dependents

Fun Additional Benefits!

• Up to 5 free loaves of bread each week
• Up to 65% discount on baked goods from the Bakehouse
• Managers receive a pastry spending account for personal use
• $1 sandwiches and/or salad made on site for employee lunch
• 25% reimbursement for massages
• Free swag
• Discounts at local businesses
• 40% off Discount card for all Zingerman's businessesafter completion of orientation requirements

Who are we?

Zingerman's Bakehouse is a wholesale bakery, retail shop, and baking school for home bakers. We sell to specialty food stores, cafes and restaurants in southeastern Michigan as well as selling to Zingerman's Mail Order, who ships our baked goods everywhere in the United States. We are dedicated bakers and food lovers committed to making and selling the best breads, pastries and cakes we can imagine. We are real artisan bakers, meaning we use traditional methods and flavorful ingredients to make our food.

Where are we?

Zingerman's Bakehouse is located on the south side of Ann Arbor at 3711 Plaza Drive.

What's the hiring process like?

You can expect to hear from us within a few days of submitting your application either by call, text, or email to set-up a phone interview. Finalists will be invited to tour the facility, and interview in person. From there, you will hear from us to either offer you a position or let you know we are moving forward with other candidates. Our goal is to keep you informed along the way!