Top 117 Bakery manager Jobs in New Jersey

Bakery Operations Manager
Tribeca Oven —Carlstadt, NJ
- $103,549 - $194,194 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Bakery Manager (Bench) NJ
Uncle Gs Management Corp. —Ramsey, NJ
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Merchandising
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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7d
Assistant Bakery Manager
Uncle Gs Management Corp. —Tinton Falls, NJ
- $20 - $27 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- English
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Bakery Manager
Uncle Gs Management Corp. —Ramsey, NJ
- $20 - $27 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- English
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Project Manager - Manufacturer-Wholesaler
Carlo's Bakery —Jersey City, NJ
- From $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager – Commercial Bakery
South Jersey Bakery LLC. —Paulsboro, NJ
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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9d
Team Manager
Panera Bread —Raritan, NJ
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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13h
Production Manager
Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery —Carteret, NJ
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Assistant Bakery Manager
Nothing Bundt Cakes - Cherry Hill —Mount Laurel, NJ
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bakery
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7d
Training Lead - Bakery Franchise Operation (Front of House)
CJ Foodville USA Inc —Fort Lee, NJ
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Inventory management
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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General Manager
Paris Baguette - Old Bridge —Old Bridge, NJ
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Bakery
- Recruiting
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
2d
Production Manager Overnight
Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery —East Brunswick, NJ
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Overnight shift
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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12d
District Manager
Nothing Bundt Cakes —Middletown, NJ
- $60,000 - $66,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- No education required
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sr. Manager, RGM Strategy – Bakery & Cookies
Campbell Soup Company —Camden, NJ
- $133,800 - $183,900 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
7d
Warehouse Manager
Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery —Clifton, NJ
- $69,000 - $75,000 a year
- Overnight shift
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Lead, Bakery-Production
Aspire Bakeries —Swedesboro, NJ
- $25.00 - $26.25 an hour
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Bakery Manager
Nothing Bundt Cakes #458 —Wall, NJ
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Merchandising
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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12d
Assistant Bakery Manager
Nothing Bundt Cakes #1276 —Newton, NJ
- $36,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bakery
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Bakery Manager
Nothing Bundt Cakes —Wayne, NJ
- $50,000 - $59,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- No education required
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Store Operations Manager (GM)
Insomnia Cookies —Newark, NJ
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Bakery Operations Manager

Tribeca Oven
Carlstadt, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$103,549 - $194,194 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Cost management
Food quality maintenance
Bakery experience
Kitchen health and safety standards
Food production
Operational analysis
Food mixers
Performance improvement leadership
Bachelor's degree in food science
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry
Developing new product formulations
Food service health code compliance
Recipe development
Food management
Team leadership
Fermentation (food)
5 years
Safety regulations
Coaching
Industrial ovens
Process design
Production safety compliance
Manufacturing automation
Shift management
GMP
Performance feedback (performance evaluation method)
Cost control
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
Team development

Full Job Description

Job Summary

The Bakery Operations Manager leads daily bakery production while championing technical excellence, consistent product quality, and operational efficiency. This role blends hands-on baking expertise with people leadership, process optimization, food-safety compliance, and equipment oversight.

Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

Oversee day-to-day bakery production, ensuring products meet quality, consistency, and volume targets.
Develop and manage production schedules that meet demand while minimizing waste.
Monitor workflow performance and implement continuous improvements.

Technical & Process Oversight

Standardize recipes, procedures, and baking methods to ensure repeatable results.
Optimize end-to-end baking processes (mixing, proofing, baking, cooling, and packaging).
Troubleshoot production issues related to dough development, fermentation, equipment performance, or ingredient variability.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical playbook that details troubleshooting approaches and critical control points across the bakery operation.
Evaluate and introduce new technologies, automation, and production techniques, as appropriate.
Partner with R&D and QA to define processing standards that consistently deliver target product attributes.

Quality Control & Food Safety

Ensure compliance with food-safety regulations and programs (HACCP, FDA, and local health codes).
Maintain standards for product consistency, flavor, texture, and appearance.
Conduct routine quality checks, internal audits, and corrective actions.
Educate QA team on diagnosing defect root causes and formulating remedies

Team Leadership

Supervise, train, and mentor bakery staff and production teams.
Serve as the technical bakery expert for production teams, providing guidance on ingredient functionality, processing methods, troubleshooting, and best practices.
Set clear performance expectations and provide timely coaching and feedback.
Foster a safe, productive, and collaborative work environment.

Equipment & Maintenance

Oversee the operation and upkeep of bakery equipment (ovens, mixers, proofers, and related systems).
Coordinate preventive maintenance and timely repairs to minimize downtime.
Assess performance and recommend equipment upgrades or replacements.

Inventory & Cost Management

Manage inventories of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging supplies.
Control costs, reduce waste, and improve margins through disciplined operating practices.
Partner with procurement to ensure ingredient quality, continuity of supply, and competitive cost.

Product Development

Collaborate with R&D and Culinary teams to develop formulations, processing parameters, and specifications that support consistent outcomes.
Scale formulas from bench-top or small-batch trials to full-scale production.
Define and communicate processing guidelines and feasibility assessments based on plant capabilities.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Bakery Science, or a related discipline (preferred).
Five or more years of bakery production experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Experience in commercial or industrial bakery operations.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of baking science (fermentation, dough handling, and ingredient functionality), with broad ingredient knowledge and expertise in grain-based applications.
Expert understanding of how process conditions and formulation choices interact to drive product performance.
Familiarity with automated production systems and commercial bakery equipment.
Working knowledge of food-safety standards and programs (HACCP and GMP).

Leadership & Soft Skills

Ability to train and transfer technical knowledge effectively to plant Operations and QA teams.
Ability to analyze technical challenges and develop practical, creative, and effective solutions.
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Problem-solving and process improvement mindset
Excellent organizational and communication skills

Working Conditions

Fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
Early morning, evening, and weekend shifts may be required.
Exposure to heat, flour dust, and industrial equipment.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Product quality and consistency.
Production efficiency and output.
Waste reduction and cost control.
Compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is:

$103,549.00 - $194,194.00

Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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Work Location: In person

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bakery manager jobs in new jersey

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