JOIN WISE SONS:
Founded in San Francisco's Mission District, Wise Sons is California-inspired Jewish deli food with roots in tradition and an eye on the future, for Jews who like food and food lovers who like Jews.With five locations across San Francisco and Oakland, and a presence at multiple farmer's markets and grocery stores, we are a nationally-recognized brand. We work hard to keep evolving, commit to quality, prioritize people and most importantly, be a mensch in every sense of the word.
IN A NUTSHELL:
The Bakery Manager/Head Baker is responsible for overseeing all operations and employees at the Wise Sons Bakery, directly managing all bagel bakers and packagers that work overnight. While the schedule for this position can be consistent, schedule adjustments may be necessary to ensure all needs are met for the following shifts:
5:00 pm - 1:00am - Bagel Bakers
7:00 pm - 3:00 am - Packagers
We are working towards adjusting the start times for both positions; therefore, our Bakery Manager will most likely start at 4pm or 5pm and end at 12:30am or 1:00am.
This management role leads the Bakery through ownership of all production including planning for volume and growth, hiring/staffing/training, product inventory and purchasing, wholesale and unit order filling, as well as the overall organization and cleanliness of the space. The logistics and flow of product entering and leaving the space are paramount and the accounting required to support the bakery will be key.
This is a full-time salaried position, with great benefits, joining our Bakery team, and reporting to the Culinary Manager.
THE DETAILS:
Oversee the daily production of all savory and bakery products
Ensure proper food production (heating and cooling) and storage practices (packaging, labeling, FIFO) in accordance with safe food handling procedures
Implement new products and refine recipes with Wise Sons Culinary Team
Utilize Wise Sons operating systems including order guides, prep lists, and schedules to maintain efficient operations including management of pars
Long term production planning for special events, new openings, holidays, wholesale and catering
Maintain weekly ordering and organization of all inventory. Input monthly inventory sheets
Manage the successful production and packing of all internal and external orders
Work closely with the Culinary Manager to access production and packing reports for all orders
Communicate effectively with store managers to make order adjustments as needed and offer support
Manage labor costs of lead packager/bakery teams
Budget labor to fit demand of the internal and external wholesale sales
Hire, train, and manage all employees
Input hours for payroll and tend to HR administration for production employees
Evaluate staff performance including but not limited to termination, write-ups and promotions
Receive deliveries from suppliers; manage supplier and vendor relationships
Collaborate with Culinary Manager to upload invoices for payment in a timely manner
Ensure consistent cleaning and organization of all areas including but not limited to bakery, dry storage, walk in, rear outdoor storage, garbage and office
Ensure equipment is maintained
Maintain a cleaning schedule and coordinate janitorial and dishwashing
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
You believe in the Wise Sons product, Mission Statement, and Core Values
Prior baking experience in a high volume kitchen//bakery
Must be able to communicate effectively with managers and staff; Spanish language skills a must
You’re an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented self-starter
You are solutions-oriented and demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills
You are excited to help create a warm, welcoming work environment and sustain our company culture
2 years experience managing a high output bakery
Tech savvy; Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Excel; Bakery Production Systems
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
Manager Serve-Safe or CA Food Handler Permit is required
PERKS WE OFFER YOU:
100% paid Employee Medical Care
Access to Dental, Vision, Commuter Benefits, 401k
PTO and respect for work-life balance
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Jewish cuisine represents the culmination of one people’s journey across different countries, cultures and time periods. Wise Sons honors that tradition through a dedication to hiring a diverse workforce to help usher in the latest chapter of that story here in California.
Wise Sons is an equal opportunity employer. Our zero-tolerance policy means that no form of unlawful discriminatory or harassing conduct towards any employee, client, customer, or vendor in our workplace will be tolerated.