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Proof Bakery Manager

About Continental

Continental is Michigan’s premier events and catering company where we cruise the Detroit River on the luxurious Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters, entertain with Forte Belanger for Detroit’s most iconic events and create extraordinary experiences on the Detroit riverfront at the exclusive Waterview Loft. We have been named one of Crain’s Detroit Business’ “cool places to work” and are consistently name Best Caterer in Detroit by Hour Magazine. At Continental, our goal has always remained the same - delight our guests every meal, every day.

Position Overview

The Bakery Manager is an integral member of the Proof Bakery team: Working in close collaboration with the Director of baking operations. This role is responsible for the exemplary execution of a diverse and creative array of pastry and bread offerings served at hundreds of premiere events annually. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-energy, diverse and collaborative environment and will support and inform the creative direction and growth of the team and the Proof Bakery brand.

Core Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Expertly communicate and encourage fellow Proof Bakery team members. Plan, organize and coordinate daily team member responsibilities through production scheduling to ensure goals and objectives are met and exceeded.
• Quality Control: Maintain exemplary culinary quality control at all times within ServSafe guidelines: Ensure all offerings are properly prepared, packaged and served in a way that is visually stunning while upholding the integrity of all recipes.
• Inventory and Invoice Management: Conduct a weekly inventory of goods and order tracking through computer systems and software’s.
• Collaborations: Effectively communicate with team members and external and internal chefs about day to day operations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 year experience in a creative, bakery setting strongly preferred
• Large volume bakery experience strongly preferred
• Associates Degree or Certificate in Pastry Arts OR equivalent work experience in both bread and pastries is strongly preferred
• Serve Safe/Allergen Certified or willingness to obtain certification required
• Available to work select evening, weekend and holiday’s based on the seasonal event schedule

Continental is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.