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Central Market Artisan Bakery Department Manager - Dallas

Dallas, TexasFull-time2026-06-23 → 2026-10-28

Core

Oversee the direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Bakery department, managing team performance, sales, and operational standards in a retail environment.

Role type

Department Manager (Bakery Operations)

Builds

Bakery products and departmental sales

Domain

Retail / Food Service

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Bakery operations management, team leadership, hiring and training, budget management, inventory control, vendor relationship management, sales strategy, product knowledge, scheduling, financial acumen

Preferred skills

Scratch production experience, experience managing teams of bakers, training new bakers to proficiency

Technologies

Computer systems

Responsibilities

Manage employment-related decisions including hiring, promoting, disciplining, and resolving partner-related matters; conduct interviews, performance reviews, and provide partner feedback; develop and lead the team to provide superior customer service; sell products for promotional and special events; ensure product quality, presentation, and in-stock conditions; maintain vendor relationships; meet department budget goals; monitor product assortment, shrink, labor, and wrap expenses; conduct weekly forecasting and production planning; oversee product ordering and inventory controls.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership