Job Overview:

Our bakery in California is seeking a pastry design Manager to lead its talented decorating team. This role is ideal for a creative and experienced professional who excels in team management, ensuring consistency, quality, and excellence in cake production. Join a dynamic work environment where passion for baking meets exceptional leadership.

Base Salary Target: $70,000 - $90,000

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Oversee and manage the decorating team, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure productivity and skill development.
• Quality Control: Maintain the highest standards for cake decoration, ensuring visual appeal, quality, and consistency in all designs.
• Production Management: Plan and execute daily production schedules, meeting deadlines for orders, showcase items, and large-batch productions without compromising quality.
• Training and Development: Train team members on decorating techniques, food safety protocols, and efficient workflows to develop overall team expertise.
• Inventory Oversight: Manage inventory for decorating supplies, including fondant, icings, and tools, ensuring an uninterrupted flow of resources.
• Creative Input: Design and refine cake decoration concepts to align with seasonal offerings, customer preferences, and branding.
• Food Safety: Monitor and enforce food safety practices, maintaining compliance with health regulations and standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including baking and customer service teams, to ensure smooth operations and timely fulfillment of orders.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in cake decorating, including at least 1 year in a management or leadership role within a bakery or similar high-volume setting.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in advanced cake decorating techniques, fondant work, piping, airbrushing, and sculpting.
• Equipment Knowledge: Skilled in operating commercial baking and decorating equipment like mixers, processors, airbrushes, and heating tools.
• Certifications: Safe Food Handling certification is required upon hire.
• Leadership Skills: Strong ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Time Management: Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills to handle multiple orders and priorities effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for artistry, color combinations, and trend-setting designs to uphold and enhance product appeal.

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick days, and observed holidays)
• 401(k)
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Family-friendly and culturally inclusive work environment

Be part of a growing and vibrant bakery that takes pride in producing beautiful and delicious creations. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to share your passion for artistry and baking while leading a creative and dedicated team to greater success. If you’re a skilled decorator with a flair for leadership and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our bakery family and help us continue crafting unforgettable sweet moments for our customers.