Bakery Manager Resume Guide

Passionate and experienced bakery manager with over a decade of experience in production, inventory management, and team leadership. In previous roles increased efficiency by 15% through process improvements and optimized workflows. Seeking to join the team at ABC Bakery where I can utilize my skills to improve operations and contribute to a positive work environment.

Proficient bakery manager with 6+ years of experience in overseeing the production of baked goods while maintaining high quality standards. At XYZ, managed a team of 15 bakers and ensured that all products were made fresh daily and delivered on time to 3 different locations. In 2019, increased sales by 12% through effective marketing campaigns and efficient stock management.

Skilled bakery manager with 5+ years of experience overseeing the production of baked goods in a high-volume commercial bakery. Seeking to leverage expertise in product development, quality control, and team management to grow the business at ABC Bakery. In previous roles increased efficiency by 20% on average while reducing waste by 10%. Also successfully developed 15 new products that generated $250k in revenue.

Enthusiastic bakery manager with 6+ years of experience in the food industry. Skilled at baking and decorating cakes, cupcakes, pies, pastries, and other desserts. In previous roles increased sales by 20% through social media marketing campaigns and implemented new cost-saving measures that reduced wastage by 10%. Seeking to leverage my skills and experience to become the next bakery manager at ABC.

Hard-working and motivated bakery manager with 5+ years of experience overseeing daily operations, training and development for teams of up to 20 people. Proven ability to increase efficiency and productivity while reducing costs. Seeking a position at ABC Bakery where I can utilize my skills in order to contribute to the success of the company. In my previous role as a bakery manager at XYZ, I increased sales by 15% through effective marketing and promotions.

• Closed the bakery every night, ensuring that all baking equipment was turned off and the ovens were cooled down properly.
• Proficiently baked a wide variety of cakes, cookies, pastries and breads according to established recipes while also following food safety guidelines.
• Reorganized the baking schedule to increase efficiency and cut down on wasted ingredients; as a result, lowered food costs by $600 per month on average.
• Streamlined the process for decorating cakes by coming up with new designs that could be executed more quickly; on average, reduced decoration time per cake by 20 minutes.
• Spearheaded a marketing campaign for the bakery that led to a significant increase in customer traffic and sales over a 3-month period.

• Revised the baking schedule to increase efficiency and decrease waste; saved the bakery an average of $50 per day in ingredient costs.
• Structured the workday so that there was always at least one person manning the front counter and another in the back baking; increased customer satisfaction by 12%.
• Stocked shelves with fresh baked goods every morning and ensured that all items were properly labeled according to food safety guidelines; lowered customer complaints by 23%.
• Utilized a wide variety of decorating techniques to create custom cakes, cupcakes and cookies for weddings, birthdays, baby showers and other special occasions; received positive feedback from 98% of customers.
• Successfully managed a team of 15 employees while consistently meeting or exceeding daily sales goals; increased total revenue by 7% during my tenure as manager.

• Expedited the creation of baked goods by delegating tasks to employees and monitoring their progress.
• Trained new employees in baking techniques, safety procedures and proper ingredient handling.
• Managed the daily operations of the bakery, including supervising staff, stocking supplies and keeping track of inventory levels.
• Presented a wide variety of decorated cakes for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers and other special occasions per customer request; lowered decoration time per cake by 20 minutes on average.
• Competently created custom designs for clients using different colors of icing, fondant doughs & sugar sheets; upsold over 70 customers a day on various items and promoted special offers which increased cake decoration revenue by $3,000 in the last quarter.

• Thoroughly cleaned and organized the bakery every night, ensuring that it met all health and safety standards.
• Represented the bakery at various community events, promoting its products and services to potential customers.
• Baked a wide variety of breads, pastries and other baked goods according to customer specifications.
• Prepared frostings, fillings, icings and other toppings for cakes & cupcakes per customer request.
• Cashiered customers quickly and efficiently during busy periods; upsold merchandise where possible.

• Optimized workflows and procedures, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency across the bakery.
• Developed a training program for new employees which cut the onboarding time by half.
• Mentored 4 junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and knowledge of the baking industry.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, leading to a 5% increase in customer satisfaction ratings.
• Reliably opened and closed the bakery each day, ensuring that all products were properly stored and safety guidelines were followed at all times.

• Supervised a team of 15 bakers and cake decorators, ensuring that all orders were completed on time and to the customer’s specifications.
• Advised customers on which type of cake, filling, icing and decorations would suit their event best; upsold over 100 customers on premium items such as custom-made cakes and cupcakes.
• Meticulously followed recipes to produce a wide variety of baked goods including breads, pies, pastries and cookies; lowered food wastage by 20%.
• Scheduled baking times in accordance with delivery schedules, ensuring that all products were delivered fresh and within the specified timeframe.
• Formulated new recipe ideas for seasonal specials and promotional campaigns; created 3 new flavors of cupcakes that became bestsellers within 2 weeks of launch.

• Sold an average of 500 bakery products per day, including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pastries and breads.
• Improved customer satisfaction ratings by 15% due to effective management of staff and product quality control.
• Coordinated the work schedules of 10 employees in order to maintain adequate coverage at all times; also trained new hires on baking procedures and safety protocols.
• Served as the main point of contact for customers placing orders for custom-made cakes & other baked goods; managed all aspects of production to ensure that orders were completed on time and met customer expectations.
• Effectively resolved complaints from customers in a professional and timely manner.

Bachelor of Science in Food Science
Colorado State University
Nov 2011

ServSafe Food Protection Manager
National Restaurant Association
May 2017