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Job Title: Operating Partner

Position: Retail Bakery Manager

Location: Merrick, NY

Wage Range: 60k-65k

Share in something more with a career at COBS Bread

2021 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work

Your Role as Retail Bakery Manager

Working as part of the production and sales team, youll play a big part in making that magical wall of bread appear before your customers eyes each morning, and will motivate the sales team to help it fly off the shelves. Your leadership and can-dough attitude will support the bakery in all aspect of operations, so get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive in!

Manage to Own Program

The Manage to Own (MTO) Program is a management training program for individuals who wish to own a COBS franchise where they experience first hand the lasting impact the business has on the community as well as the excitement of being a prospective entrepreneur. MTO Operators are able to make their dream of business ownership a reality through the route of managing, business leasing, and ultimately purchasing their own franchise. Depending on the job incumbents demonstrated experience and available sites, the program can vary from 6 to 24 months.

As an MTO Operator, you will run a business with the support of a District Manager and without the initial financial expense of purchasing a bakery while leading and developing a strong team of bakers and sales. Your leadership and can-dough attitude will support the bakery in all aspect of operations, so get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive in!

Requirements

Why You Were Bread for This

• You have 2+ years supervisory experience in a similar role, ideally in the baking, food production, food service or the hospitality industry
• You are a great communicator, problem solver and critical thinker
• You demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills in building camaraderie amongst the team
• You are a capable people manager and leader with proven experience in recruitment and selection, retention, staff development and disciplinary and termination procedures
• You have knowledge of financial management skills, including cash management and banking
• You are experienced in computer task including email, word, excel, and data analysis

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing/ walking for all tasks
• Constant use of both hands
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs., reaching below shoulder level, bending and turning
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 45 lbs., pushing, pulling, crouching, bending and reaching above shoulder level

What Your Day Looks Like

• Manage and work as part of a small team, providing an exception product and customer experience
• Work alongside your team to keep the bakery clean
• Manage team development through training, coaching, and reviewing the teams performance
• Foster and encourage a positive environment that promotes teamwork, mutual respect and high performers
• Help with local community events and donation of bread as part of our End of Day Giving program
• Participate in all elements of the COBS Bread training and leadership program.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package includes annual salary, plus bonus plan,
• Paid leave includes paid vacation plan, plus paid sick and personal leave days
• A great Health and Dental Group Benefits Plan
• 401k Plan with matching
• Managing a small business of high performers in a fun work environment
• The satisfaction of baking from scratch, and pride in seeing the finished product youve helped to create
• Our paid training program Continue to develop your sales and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver Sales Development Qualification program and our Gold Leadership Development program.
• Career advancement opportunities We have a stake in helping passionate team members grow and have more impact in the business and community
• Complimentary products on us every shift

We are excited to plan our expansion to become the favorite bakery in a growing number of communities in the Northeastern United States. Right now, we are looking for a Retail Bakery Manager in Merrick, NY, who is looking for the next challenge in their career to lead and develop a strong bakery team.

When you work with COBS Bread, youre part of a workplace that is committed to providing you with an experience that will help you rise to any occasion. Were here to encourage you to grow, connect with your community, have fun with your team, and to share in something more. Weve got exciting plans in place for you as a passionate, inquisitive and eager team player who wants to make an impact.

We thank all applicants for their interest in COBS Bread but would like to advise that only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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