Store Manager / Lead Baker BIGGIES Cookies & Cream Full-Time | $20.00-$26.00 per hour (Depending on Experience)

Location:

8411 W Thunderbird Rd, Suite A104 Peoria, AZ 85381 Join the BIGGIES Cookie Crew! Looking for an opportunity where your leadership and baking skills can make a real impact? BIGGIES Cookies & Cream is looking for a Store Manager / Lead Baker who wants more than just another job. We're looking for someone who wants to lead a team, make an impact, and help build something special. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll help oversee both the kitchen and front-of-house while setting the standard for quality, teamwork, and guest experience. If you're passionate about baking, enjoy leading people, and want to grow with a locally owned business that values creativity, quality, and teamwork, we'd love to meet you. About

BIGGIES BIGGIES

Cookies & Cream is a locally owned dessert shop serving premium cookies, handcrafted gelato, loaded shakes, specialty coffee, and unforgettable dessert creations. We believe incredible desserts come from incredible people. That's why we hire for attitude, coach for growth, and hold ourselves to high standards every single day.

Our mission is simple:

Create desserts people can't stop talking about while building a workplace our team is proud to be part of. What You'll Do As our Store Manager / Lead Baker, you'll help lead every aspect of our daily operation.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading daily bakery and store operations Baking cookies and desserts to BIGGIES quality standards Leading by example on both the front counter and in the kitchen Hiring, training, coaching, and developing team members Creating schedules and helping manage labor efficiently Delivering an exceptional customer experience Maintaining exceptional product quality and consistency Managing inventory, ordering, and minimizing waste Opening and closing the store Maintaining cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards Assisting with production planning and daily operations Helping develop seasonal features and new dessert ideas Working directly with ownership to improve systems, efficiency, and overall business performance Who We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: Leads with humility, accountability, and integrity Takes pride in producing consistently outstanding products Builds up teammates and enjoys helping others succeed Thrives in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality Solves problems instead of waiting for someone else to fix them Communicates well with both team members and customers Wants a career—not just another job We're not looking for the most experienced baker—we're looking for the right leader. If you have the right attitude, a strong work ethic, and a passion for creating exceptional desserts, we want to meet you. We'll gladly teach our recipes. Character, leadership, and team chemistry are what matter most. Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of professional baking or commercial kitchen experience Previous management or supervisory experience in a bakery, café, restaurant, dessert shop, or similar food service environment Experience with scheduling, inventory management, and team leadership Strong organizational and communication skills Required Arizona Food Handler Card (or the ability to obtain one shortly after hire) Preferred Food Protection Manager Certification Culinary, Baking, or Pastry education What Success Looks Like Within your first 90 days, you'll: Master BIGGIES recipes and production standards Become a trusted leader for the entire team Help improve efficiency and organization Build strong relationships with your teammates Deliver consistently outstanding desserts and customer experiences Help create a positive culture where people enjoy coming to work Why Join BIGGIES? This isn't a corporate chain. Your ideas matter. Your leadership matters. Your work will have a direct impact on the success and future growth of BIGGIES. As we continue to grow, we're looking for leaders who want to grow with us.

We offer:

Competitive pay based on experience Employee discount Paid training Opportunities for advancement Flexible scheduling A creative, team-first work environment The opportunity to help shape the future of BIGGIES How to Apply If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Along with your resume, please tell us: Why you'd be a great fit for BIGGIES. What's something you've accomplished in a bakery, kitchen, or leadership role that you're proud of? What does great leadership mean to you? Learn more about BIGGIES by visiting our

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BIGGIEScookiesXcream Job Details Job Type:

Full-Time Pay:

$20.00-$26.00 per hour (Depending on Experience) Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Schedule 8-hour shifts Day, evening, weekend, and holiday availability as needed

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Are you willing to obtain ServSafe Manager Certification within 60 days of hire? Have you supervised or managed employees in a bakery, café, restaurant, or food service environment? Have you ever interviewed, hired, or trained new employees? How many years of customer service experience do you have? Do you have experience ordering inventory or managing food costs? Are you comfortable opening and closing a retail food establishment independently? In 3-5 sentences, tell us why you'd be a great fit for

BIGGIES Cookies & Cream Experience:

Baking:

2 years (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person