Top 80 Bakery manager Jobs in Downers Grove Il

Tous les Jours Bakery Kitchen Manager
Tous les Jours Bakery Cafe —Downers Grove, IL
- $46,000 - $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Store discount
- Paid time off
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2d
Bakery Department Manager
Heinens Inc —Naperville, IL
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Merchandising
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Traveling Bakery Maintenance Manager
Turano Baking Co. —Chicago, IL
- From $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Production Supervisor
Bimbo Bakeries USA —Cicero, IL
- $71,300 - $92,700 a year
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
Quality Food Safety Manager
Bimbo Bakeries USA —Cicero, IL
- $98,000 - $127,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
Supervisor, Bakery- Production
Aspire Bakeries —Alsip, IL
- $71,000 - $75,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Bakery Manager - Eataly Chicago
Eataly North America —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bakery
- Grocery store experience
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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operations manager, Starbucks Roastery Chicago
Starbucks —Chicago, IL
- $76,500 - $112,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Inventory management
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Maintenance Supervisor
Bimbo Bakeries USA —Chicago, IL
- $88,800 - $115,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory —Naperville, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Email
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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2d
Supervisor, EHSS
Aspire Bakeries —Alsip, IL
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Technical Service Application Manager (Application Scientist) - Bakery, Soups, Sauces & Dressings
Tate & Lyle —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $71,000 - $104,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Sales
- Customer service
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Bakery Department Supervisor - Full Time
Whole Foods Market —Schaumburg, IL
- $17.50 - $30.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Math
- Store discount
- Paid time off
1d
Lead Baker
Khepri Kitchen —Mount Prospect, IL
- $26 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Supervising experience
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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10d
Restaurant Manager
The Cheesecake Factory —Naperville, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Email
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Restaurant management
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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10d
baker lead, Starbucks Reserve Kitchen
Starbucks —Chicago, IL
- $22.81 - $28.97 an hour
- Holidays
- ServSafe
- Basic math
- English
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Field Mgr (Exempt)
Corner Bakery Café —Oak Brook, IL
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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General Manager
Corner Bakery Café —Oak Brook, IL
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Voodoo Doughnut General Manager- Chicago Fulton Market!
Voodoo Doughnut, LLC —Chicago, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Bakery
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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9d
Assistant manager
Nothing Bundt Cakes —Elmhurst, IL
- $17 - $19 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Merchandising
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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Tous les Jours Bakery Kitchen Manager

Tous les Jours Bakery Cafe -
Downers Grove, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$46,000 - $50,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Store discount
Paid time off
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Food quality maintenance
Bakery experience
Kitchen health and safety standards
Customer communication
Food service health code compliance
Stock rotation management
Production schedule optimization
Team leadership
Safety regulations
Coaching
Staff scheduling
Labor cost analysis
Production safety compliance
Team scheduling
Talent development
Team development
Hiring
FIFO
Kitchen cost control
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Kitchen staff training
Recruiting
Materials management in food and beverage
Managing kitchen staff
Baked goods production
Operational excellence initiatives
Productivity software
Conducting staff training sessions as a store manager
Kitchen staff scheduling

Full Job Description

Tous Les Jours Bakery Café – Downers Grove, IL

Company Overview

Tous Les Jours is a French-Asian bakery café offering a unique selection of artisan breads, pastries, cakes, sandwiches, and handcrafted beverages made with premium ingredients. As one of the fastest-growing bakery café brands, Tous Les Jours combines traditional baking techniques with innovative flavors to create an exceptional guest experience.

We are committed to delivering fresh, high-quality products every day while providing outstanding customer service in a clean, welcoming environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the daily production and back-of-house operations at our bakery café.

This position is 80% Kitchen Operations and 20% Store Management. The ideal candidate is an experienced bakery professional who enjoys working alongside the team while leading production, improving efficiency, and maintaining the highest quality standards.

The Kitchen Manager will oversee all daily kitchen operations including production planning, inventory management, ordering, receiving deliveries, scheduling kitchen employees, reducing waste, food safety, and employee development. This position requires previous baking experience and the ability to lead a fast-paced production environment.

This is an early morning position with a typical start time of 4:00 AM. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Essential ResponsibilitiesKitchen Operations (80%)

Lead all daily bakery production and kitchen operations to ensure products are prepared efficiently and meet Tous Les Jours quality standards.
Work alongside the bakery team during daily production while providing hands-on leadership.
Plan daily production based on historical sales, forecasts, and seasonal demand.
Continuously improve production efficiency while maintaining exceptional product quality.
Develop production plans that maximize freshness while minimizing waste.
Manage kitchen inventory, including ordering, receiving deliveries, product rotation (FIFO), and inventory accuracy.
Establish and maintain production pars for breads, pastries, cakes, sandwiches, and other bakery products.
Monitor ingredient usage and control food costs through proper production planning and waste reduction.
Create weekly schedules for all kitchen employees based on production needs and labor budgets.
Recruit, train, coach, and develop bakers, cake decorators, and other back-of-house employees.
Conduct daily quality checks to ensure freshness, consistency, presentation, and compliance with Tous Les Jours brand standards.
Ensure all products are prepared according to company recipes and specifications.
Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen while ensuring compliance with all local health regulations.
Train employees on food safety, sanitation, equipment operation, and workplace safety.
Collaborate with the Tous Les Jours corporate team to implement new products, recipes, and operational procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve production flow, labor efficiency, and overall kitchen performance.
Maintain equipment and report maintenance needs promptly.

Store Management (20%)

Support the General Manager with overall store operations and serve as Manager-on-Duty when necessary.
Assist with daily opening and closing procedures.
Help manage store profitability through labor management, inventory control, and operational efficiency.
Coordinate communication between the front-of-house and kitchen teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training new employees.
Handle customer concerns professionally and help resolve operational issues.
Ensure company policies and operational procedures are consistently followed.
Monitor operational issues and communicate maintenance or facility concerns to the appropriate vendors.
Complete required reports and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

Minimum 3 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume bakery, café, restaurant, or food production environment.
Professional baking experience is required.
Strong knowledge of bakery production, inventory management, ordering, receiving, and food cost control.
Experience improving production efficiency and reducing product waste.
Experience creating employee schedules and managing labor costs.
Strong leadership skills with experience hiring, coaching, and developing employees.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation procedures.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining high quality standards.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office, inventory systems, and POS/reporting systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and early morning shifts beginning at 4:00 AM.

Preferred

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
Previous bakery café management experience.
Experience with production forecasting and inventory planning.

Join us as a Store/Kitchen Manager and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional baked goods while fostering a positive environment for both customers and staff. Your leadership will drive success in our bakery’s growth and reputation!

If you are passionate about bakery operations, enjoy leading teams, and thrive in a hands-on production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $46,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Store discount

Work Location: In person

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