We’re hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead daily operations of our growing bakery team. This is a role for someone who thrives on organization, team leadership, and operational excellence. You’ll ensure that production across our three verticals—farmer's markets, wholesale, and e-commerce—runs smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with all food safety standards.
Who we are:
We are Knead Love Bakery, a specialty bakery that bakes gluten-free sourdough breads, bagels, and treats for NYC farmers markets, stores and nation-wide shipping. No gluten-free or vegan baking experience is required, we will train you!
Join Our Team:
We're on the lookout for a manager who is organized, has experience with leading a team, and a multitasker. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities, from overseeing staff, inventory, costing and running overall daily operations. We value continuous learning, teamwork, quality control, and a collaborative spirit.
Who You Are:
- 3+ years experience in a bakery/commissary or food production leadership role, managing a team
- Must have baking experience
- A pro at systems, spreadsheets, and kitchen organization
- Calm under pressure and an excellent communicator
- Passionate about local food and clean ingredient sourcing
- Food handler’s certification required
- Punctual, reliable, with good problem solving skills, and can work well with others
- Ability to weigh, mix and bake products based on recipes and kitchen standards
- Open to learning new techniques, such as vegan & gluten-free baking
- Attention to detail, thoughtful and organized in your work
- Comfortable with working for 8+ hours, standing, lifting up to 50#, portioning and weighing doughs
What You’ll Do:
-Supervise bakery team, manage staff and train/hire accordingly
-Manage inventory, place orders, and maintain vendor relationships
-Track food and labor costs, minimize waste, and improve margins
-Maintain Dept of Agriculture standards and standardize/organize kitchen
-Oversee production scheduling for staff weekly as well as quarterly
We speak both Spanish and English in the kitchen. (Tenemos un equipo diverso con la mayoria que puede hablar ingles y español.)
Hours are Mon-Friday, 6-2; we offer daily staff lunch and breads/treats to take home weekly. Hours will increase at peak holiday times and may include weekends
Please send a brief introductory email along with your resume that details your work experience.
