Bakery Manager / Operating Partner

Job Title: Operating Partner

Position: Retail Bakery Manager

Location: Westport, CT

Wage Range: 65k-70k

Share in something more than a career at COBS Bread
2021 Top 50 Best Workplaces™ in Canada by Great Place to Work®
Successfully operating over 160 locations across Canada and over 500 in Australia - Join the Team to achieve the same goal across New York and Connecticut!

We are excited to begin our expansion plans to become the favorite bakery in communities across the Northeastern United States. Right now, we are looking for Retail Bakery Managers in Westport, CT who are looking for the next challenge in their career to lead and develop a strong bakery team, with potential to own the Bakery!

When you work with COBS Bread, your part of a workplace that is committed to providing you with an experience that will help you rise to any occasion. We’re here to encourage you to grow, connect with your community, have fun with your team, and to share in something more. We’ve got exciting plans in place for you as a passionate, inquisitive and eager team player who wants to make an impact.

Your Role as Retail Bakery Manager

Working as part of the production and sales team, you’ll play a big part in making that magical wall of bread appear before your customers eyes each morning, and will motivate the sales team to help it fly off the shelves. Your leadership and “can-dough” attitude will support the bakery in all aspect of operations, so get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive in!

Own a Slice of the Bakery from Day One !

Join our incredible opportunity and management training program designed for ambitious individuals dreaming of owning a COBS franchise. Experience first-hand the powerful impact our business has on the community and embrace the excitement of becoming a prospective entrepreneur.

As an Operating Partner, you'll be empowered to run your own business, supported by a dedicated District Manager. Enjoy the rewards of profit sharing that will drive your career success and contribute to the prosperity of the bakery! Your leadership and positive attitude ("can-dough" attitude) will be instrumental in successfully managing all aspects of the bakery's operations. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive in!

Requirements

Why You Were Bread for This

• You have 2+ years’ supervisory experience in a similar role, ideally in the baking, food production, food service or the hospitality industry
• You are a great communicator, problem solver and critical thinker
• You demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills in building camaraderie amongst the team
• You are a capable people manager and leader with proven experience in recruitment and selection, retention, staff development and disciplinary and termination procedures
• You have knowledge of financial management skills, including cash management and banking
• You are experienced in computer task including email, word, excel, and data analysis

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing/ walking for all tasks
• Constant use of both hands
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs., reaching below shoulder level, bending and turning
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 45 lbs., pushing, pulling, crouching, bending and reaching above shoulder level

What Your Day Looks Like

• Manage and work as part of a small team, providing an exception product and customer experience
• Work alongside your team to keep the bakery clean
• Manage team development through training, coaching, and reviewing the teams’ performance
• Foster and encourage a positive environment that promotes teamwork, mutual respect and high performers
• Help with local community events and donation of bread as part of our ‘End of Day Giving’ program
• Participate in all elements of the COBS Bread training and leadership program.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package includes annual salary, plus bonus plan,
• Paid leave includes paid vacation plan, plus paid sick and personal leave days
• A great Health and Dental Group Benefits Plan
• 401k Plan with matching
• Managing a small business of high performers in a fun work environment
• The satisfaction of baking from scratch, and pride in seeing the finished product you’ve helped to create
• Our paid training program – Continue to develop your sales and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver Sales Development Qualification program and our Gold Leadership Development program.
• Career advan