Bread Production Manager

Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities. A Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.

The Bread Production Manager oversees bread baking operations during their shift, working side by side with staff, in support of Grand Central Bakery’s mission to serve our customers delicious, authentic food made from high quality local and sustainable ingredients. The Bread Production Manager is directly responsible for bakery operations during their shift including staffing, training, quality control, baker job performance, communication, inventory management, facilities requests, and maintaining employee morale within the parameters of Grand Central’s mission and financial goals.

Developing and mentoring skilled, passionate bakers who understand and uphold Grand Central Bakery’s quality specifications is a core responsibility. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and hands‑on Manager who loves baking, working with, developing, and managing people, and has a desire to continuously improve our bread production process at GCB.

$31.46/hour (non‑exempt, overtime eligible).

This position reports directly to the Assistant Bread Operations manager.

As a full‑time hourly employee, the Bread Production Manager works 5 days a week and may be required to work extra hours and/or days on an irregular basis due to unforeseen circumstances and emergencies. Integral to their team, the Bread Production Manager balances limited administrative duties with time scheduled on the floor as a high functioning crew member.

This position works on‑site and is not eligible for remote work.

• Ensures the production of high quality, delicious bread while meeting food safety, quality, and efficiency expectations. Is able to work and train on all bread production tasks. Collaborates with other shifts and departments to coordinate customer‑orientated solutions.
• Enthusiastic about developing, teaching, and training new bakers.
• Collaborates with department leadership to support and lead their team through system changes, specials, and new products. Cleary communicates changes to employees in a positive, supportive manner.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, FSMA, HACCP, and employee safety requirements.
• Ensures that all equipment and maintenance repair requests are handled promptly.
• Responsible for ordering and ensuring all non‑GMO standards and specifications are met while supporting leadership in maintaining vendor relationships.
• Completes ordering, inventory, and cost changes in appropriate systems accurately, efficiently, and on time. Works with department leadership to manage Pars and food costs.
• Collaborates with department leadership on schedule to meet labor and throughput goals. Actively engages in discussion with the crew about goals and progress toward goals.

• Above all, leaders at Grand Central Bakery set the best example of behavior, work ethic, and work quality.
• All Grand Central Bakery leaders are expected to uphold Grand Central Bakery’s Mission, Vision, and Values while at work and when representing Grand Central Bakery in the community.
• Consistently demonstrates values‑driven leadership that helps to ensure a highly engaged and productive workforce.
• Supports company programs and DEI goals that encourage an inclusive and diverse workforce by participating in activities to cultivate anti‑racist and culturally inclusive practices.
• Understands Grand Central Bakery's role in supporting our environment and communities and own role in meeting company goals and works with role to meet company goals.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills by identifying and solving problems in a timely manner. Reaches out to appropriate resources for assistance. Proactively comes to the table with ideas and solutions that…