Bakery Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Bakery Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Ensuring that the bakery is adequately stocked with quality baking ingredients and supplies.
  • Ensuring that baking tools, utensils, and equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Developing and implementing advertising and marketing strategies to attract new customers.
  • Training staff to produce high-quality bakery items while following proper food handling procedures.
  • Strategically arranging bakery items in display cases to encourage customer purchases.
  • Inspecting bakery items to ensure that established standards on quality, uniformity, and aesthetic appeal are met.
  • Creating suitable work schedules for staff members.
  • Appraising staff performance and carrying out the necessary disciplinary measures to address poor performance.
  • Resolving customer complaints in a professional manner.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Bakery Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Bakery Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.