Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc.
Bakehouse BAKE! Manager (Finance)
Full-time, salaried: 40-50 hours per week
Weekend and Holiday availability. We close only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Weekends are our primary teaching times.
Full availability in November and December (we don't take any extra time off during these months)
Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:
Function as the primary business manager for BAKE!
Participate in creating marketing strategy for business development and high customer satisfaction
Teach (or have the capacity to teach) any scheduled BAKE! Class
Develop new classes and improve current curriculum
Attend Bakehouse Manager's Meetings and participate fully and effectively in decision-making for the bakery
Maintain and provide appropriate recordkeeping to Bakehouse accounting staff
Actively participate in the annual budgeting process
Coordinate the purchase of all needed items for BAKE! including ingredients, operating supplies, & capital expenditures
Ensure the space and equipment are maintained and ready to use for classes as scheduled
Physical Requirements:
Lift up to 50 pounds
Be able to teach 2 four-hour classes in a day
The Success Patterns for this position are:
5+ years professional baking experience
Experience managing a department in a business
Previous teaching experience
Enjoys providing impeccable and unexpected service to guests
Enjoys working in a collaborative work environment
Loves great food - to make it, share it and eat it
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Entrepreneurial spirit
Effective delegation, team player and hands on management skills
Able to create and engaging and dynamic environment with staff and students
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 matching 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
After completion of orientation requirements: A discount card for Zingerman's businesses
Who are we?
Zingerman's Bakehouse is a wholesale bakery, retail shop, and baking school for home bakers. We sell to specialty food stores, cafés 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. While there is a bus stop within walking distance, the Bakehouse is NOT located on AATA bus route.
What's the hiring process like?
You can expect to hear from us within 72 hours 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!