Bakery Production Manager

Bakery Production ManagerJoin a respected bakery concept known for its creative approach to classic European desserts and commitment to exceptional quality and craftsmanship. We are seeking an experienced Bakery Production Manager to lead a high-volume baking and pastry operation, oversee daily production, develop new products, and build a strong, high-performing bakery team.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on bakery leader who combines strong technical baking expertise with production management, team development, and a passion for creating exceptional products.Bakery Production Manager Benefits & CompensationCompetitive base salaryAnnual bonus opportunityEmployer coverage for individual health insuranceGenerous paid time offCollaborative culture focused on creativity, quality, and professional growthBakery Production Manager RequirementsStrong professional background in bakery, baking, or pastry productionProven leadership experience managing bakery, pastry, or high-volume food production teamsAdvanced knowledge of baking techniques, doughs, fermentation, ingredients, and production processesStrong ability to diagnose and resolve product quality and production issuesExperience training, coaching, scheduling, and developing bakery production teamsKnowledge of inventory management, purchasing, food cost, labor, yields, and waste controlAbility to maintain quality and consistency in a fast-paced, high-volume production environmentAbility to lift 50+ pounds and stand for extended periodsPreferred Bakery & Pastry ExperienceNew product and recipe development experienceExperience scaling and standardizing recipes for high-volume productionBackground improving bakery production systems, workflow, and efficiencyFamiliarity with clean-label or additive-free ingredientsIndependent, artisan, or owner-operated bakery experience preferredBakery Production Manager ResponsibilitiesLead daily bakery and pastry production from preparation through finished productManage, train, coach, and develop the bakery production teamEstablish and maintain standards for recipes, techniques, portioning, baking, finishing, and product qualityCreate, test, and launch new bakery and pastry productsDevelop production schedules and organize workflow to meet volume and quality expectationsTroubleshoot dough, fermentation, baking, equipment, and production challengesMonitor labor, food cost, yields, waste, and ingredient usage to improve efficiency and profitabilityOversee inventory, purchasing, ingredient quality, and product availabilityMaintain rigorous food safety, sanitation, organization, and cleanliness standardsPartner with leadership on seasonal offerings, product innovation, and continued growth of the bakery program