Bakery Manager

Bakery Manager

Are you an experienced Bakery Manager with strong scratch baking expertise, ready for an exciting leadership opportunity in the Caribbean? A leading grocery retailer in the Cayman Islands is seeking a results-driven Bakery Manager to oversee a high-volume, scratch bakery operation focused on quality, freshness, and sales growth.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in hands-on production environments, builds strong teams, and delivers exceptional in-store bakery experiences.

Company Profile:

Established Grocery Retailer

Team atmosphere and environment

Passion for serving customers

A company with strong core values and growing rapidly!

Bakery Manager Role:

Lead a full-scale scratch bakery operation

Competitive compensation + island lifestyle

High-impact leadership role with full department accountability

Opportunity to drive innovation, merchandising, and team performance

Plan, organize, and manage all bakery operations within a scratch production environment

Lead, train, and develop bakery staff to achieve sales, quality, and productivity goals

Oversee scratch baking production (breads, pastries, full-line offerings), ensuring consistency and excellence

Manage ordering, inventory, and product flow to minimize shrink and out-of-stocks

Drive sales through innovative merchandising, seasonal displays, and product mix optimization

Monitor pricing strategies to remain competitive while protecting margins

Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and local regulatory standards

Oversee receiving, vendor relations, and invoice accuracy

Control departmental expenses, shrinkage, and waste

Plan staffing, schedules, and performance management in partnership with HR

Introduce new scratch-made products and stay current with market trends

Handle customer concerns professionally and maintain high service standards

Maintain equipment, cleanliness, and preventative maintenance programs

Conduct competitor analysis to stay ahead in pricing and merchandising

Bakery Manager Background Profile:

Required: Extensive scratch bakery experience (artisan breads, pastries, or full-line scratch production)

Proven experience as a Bakery Manager or senior bakery leader in retail or grocery environments

Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills

Deep understanding of production planning, inventory control, and merchandising strategy

Financial acumen with experience managing margins, shrink, and departmental budgets

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment

Scratch baking & production leadership

Team leadership & development

Retail merchandising strategy

Inventory & cost control

Operational excellence

Market awareness & competitive analysis

Features and Benefits:

Performance Incentive Plan

Moving allowance provided to support relocation

Health insurance and pension participation in line with local legislation and company plans

Vacation, sick leave, and other benefits as per company policy and Cayman Islands regulations