Assistant Bakery Manager

Joe Van Gogh is seeking an assistant bakery manager to help lead our growing culinary department. This position will assist in overseeing day to day bakery operations, including ordering and inventory control, schedule and production timelines, quality control, and training new and current bakery staff. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years professional baking and pastry experience, with previous supervisory experience strongly preferred. This position will be full time, 35-40 hours/week, and is eligible for vacation and benefits after 90-day probationary period.

Reports To: Culinary Director & Bakery Manager

Status: Full Time Salaried

Responsibilities Include:

• In depth knowledge of all kitchen and bakery products and procedures
• Trains new and current bakery staff to ensure proper techniques and best practices for consistent product.
• Proper handling and storage of products and ingredients according to health code
• Receive, stock, and/or delivery of goods
• Maintaining cleanliness of workstations and equipment
• Ordering and inventory control
• Personnel documentation including reviews, write-ups, staff meetings.
• Conducting routine maintenance of all bakery equipment
• Point of contact for all BOH staff

Areas of Expertise:

• State and local health sanitation codes
• Maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Weighing and measuring ingredients
• Precisely following recipes
• Understanding high traffic and high-volume baking
• Understanding labor and food costs

Additional Requirements:

• A positive attitude with excellent communication skills
• Flexible availability, including early mornings and weekends
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move heavy objects, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi task
• Criminal background check as required by JVG institutional partners
• Valid NC driver’s license

Joe Van Gogh is a Living Wage employer, compensation TBD based on experience.

*Please note this position prohibits the wearing of perfumes, colognes, or fragrances that may interfere with the tasting experience.