Lovin Oven Cakery

Retail Operations & Growth Manager

Antioch, IL (On-site)

$60K/yr – $80K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-location bakery operations and drive revenue through retail, wholesale, catering, and local partnerships while coordinating production with a flagship facility.

  • Operations & P&L: Own store readiness, staffing, scheduling, labor, waste, and KPIs across two locations.
  • Growth & marketing: Lead promotions, seasonal campaigns, social media, and outreach to wholesale and catering partners.
  • Partnerships & demand: Build community partnerships, manage delivery accounts, and align production with demand signals.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of two bakery retail locations
  • Ensure consistent customer experience, service standards, cleanliness, and product presentation
  • Monitor sales, labor costs, waste, and retail KPIs
  • Manage scheduling, staffing, opening/closing procedures, and store readiness
  • Maintain strong merchandising and store visual appeal
  • Hire, train, coach, and develop front-of-house retail teams
  • Build a culture of urgency, accountability, hospitality, and pride
  • Create efficient schedules based on traffic and labor goals
  • Develop promotions, seasonal campaigns, product launches, and events
  • Manage bakery social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)

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