This training is designed for established bakeries with at least two years of operation. Newer bakeries will be directed to a separate resource.
Learn how to tighten blended COGS by 5 points (without killing quality) using a simple weekly rhythm + waste controls
Learn how to cut labor by 5 points by fixing schedules, role clarity, and “habit staffing”
Learn how to fix underpriced best-sellers and menu mix so strong sales finally turn into stronger take-home profit
Learn how to install written systems (SOPs + checklists) so your bakery stops depending on you for every decision
“My confidence has grown a lot in the last four months. In December when we first started talking to you, it was kind of like, well, this is what we’re doing. Is this right? Are we on the right path? I’ve been able to have more of the hard conversations with staff. I’ve been able to hold people to a higher level of accountability. My personal confidence of being able to carry that has changed, and staff has responded to that.”
“Honestly, Jimmy, what has been helpful for me has been working with you and getting some fundamental business support from a person that’s not a family member. That has been really helpful for me, which is why I’m very much committed to a long-term relationship with you as our consultant.”
“We’re building all these higher-level standards. Maybe part of putting all that in place — and raising the bar — will translate to them as: we are worth it. There’s this whole sense of, this is what we do. We are really good at it. This is what you come in here for. Let me guide you.”


If you own an established bakery that looks “successful” on the outside, but inside it’s chaos, thin margins, and you being the glue, this is for you.
Established bakery owners doing roughly $400k to $3.5M in annual revenue (or on track).
You have a real team (roughly 5+ staff across production and FOH), but execution is inconsistent.
You’re stuck in owner dependency, everything runs through you.
You’re busy, but profit is thinner than it should be (COGS, labor, waste, underpricing).
You want a calm weekly rhythm and written systems your team can follow, so you can step back.

Most owners think the fix is “more customers.” The problem is, if your production planning, pricing, ordering, and labor model are messy, more orders just magnify the leaks.
On this live training, I’m going to reveal the 90 Day Bakery Systems Makeover framework, the exact way we turn a chaotic, owner-dependent bakery into a calmer operation tied to real numbers, not vibes.
We’ll talk about the 3 root problems that keep established shops stuck, owner dependency, margin blindness, and training drift, then I’ll show you the simple systems that fix them, station by station, so the business stops living in your head.

“I really appreciate you guiding me through this process. Your support means a lot to me, and I will follow you through the fire on that!!!”
“For the first time, I’m finally leaning in and deciding I have to know this business — because it complements the coffee business and I can’t just know half of the equation. I’m so eagerly excited to learn from Jimmy, and to finally own it instead of leaving it up to chance that I hire a good baker or manager back there.”

Step 1. Diagnose the Margin Leaks
Identify exactly where COGS, labor, pricing, and ordering are shrinking profit. Most owners do not lack sales. They lack clarity.

Step 2. Install a Weekly Operating Rhythm
Build a simple daily and weekly cadence that stabilizes production, aligns labor to demand, and reduces waste.

Step 3. Document What Actually Matters
Install the core written systems and checklists that eliminate owner dependency and reduce training drift.


I’m not a “business guru.” I’m a bakery operator who’s been in production and leadership for decades, then turned that into a systems-first consulting practice for established bakery owners.
I’ve been consulting since 2011, and the work is simple, tied to the P&L, labor, COGS, waste, menu mix, pricing, production planning, and training systems that survive real bakery life.
I’m a James Beard finalist, multi-Emmy winner, and was named one of the Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America, but the only thing that matters here is, can your bakery run without you holding it together every day, and can it earn real profit without burning you out.

“My bakery is too unique.” Cool, we don’t force templates. We turn how you already operate into simple systems, station by station, tied to margin and execution.
“My team won’t change.” Burnout usually comes from chaos and unclear standards. When roles, rhythm, and checklists are clear, the team calms down because expectations stop moving daily.
“I don’t have time.” You’re already paying for chaos in missed profit and burnout. This is built as weekly actions that fit around service, so you get time back.
“My numbers are embarrassing.” That’s normal. No judgment. We use simple numbers to find leaks in COGS, labor, waste, and underpricing, then fix them.
“Remote won’t work.” The biggest needle-movers (pricing, menu mix, labor model, ordering, checklists, production planning, communication) translate extremely well through your numbers, photos, walkthroughs, and calls.


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It’s built for busy owners. We break it into focused weekly actions that fit around service. The whole point is to remove chaos so your time comes back, not to pile on more tasks.
Yes, retail, wholesale, café, mixed models. The framework adapts because systems are built around how you actually operate, not a generic “small business” template.
The needle-movers (production planning, ordering, pars, pricing, menu mix, labor scheduling, training systems, leadership communication) can be diagnosed and rebuilt using your numbers, walkthroughs, photos, and weekly support. Remote does not mean shallow, it means focused.
In 90 days, clients commonly reduce blended COGS by 2–4 points, several cut labor by 2–3 points, and many see 5–15% revenue or contribution margin growth by tightening systems, pricing, and menu mix.
We install change step by step, with simple tools the team can actually use on the floor, plus language for you to introduce standards without a fight. If you fall behind, we troubleshoot and adjust, the goal is systems that stick in real life.
If it feels like a fit, the next step is a short application and a strategy call. On that call we’ll walk through your bottlenecks and confirm whether the 90 Day Bakery Systems Makeover makes sense for your bakery.
We can’t wait to see you live, let’s turn chaos into a calm, profitable bakery (without adding more hours from you).
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