Bakery Production Manager

Bakery Production ManagerA growing café and bakery group is seeking a skilled bakery production manager to lead high-volume artisan bread production for multiple retail locations. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on expert who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to shape both product quality and team culture while supporting business growth.Bakery Production Manager Benefits & CompensationCompetitive base salary ($70,000–$90,000, based on experience)Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off, sick time, and holidaysFood and beverage discountsProfessional development opportunitiesCareer growth potential as the organization expandsBakery Production Manager Requirements & Qualifications10+ years of artisan bread production experience in a high-volume commercial bakeryProven experience leading, training, and developing bakery production teamsExperience supporting multiple retail locations via centralized production/commissaryStrong technical expertise in artisan bread production and commercial bakingDemonstrated ability to build efficient, organized, and consistent production systemsDeep knowledge of inventory management, production forecasting, and waste/labor efficiencyServSafe, HACCP, or equivalent food safety certificationStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsBakery Production Manager Preferred Background & SkillsAbility to analyze operational and production data for process improvementsFamiliarity with creating and refining SOPs for team onboarding and efficiencyExperience with production planning, detailed scheduling, and resource allocationBakery Production Manager Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesOversee daily artisan bread production across all shifts, ensuring quality and consistencyApply expertise in fermentation, mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking a range of breadsRecruit, train, schedule, and develop bakers, shift leads, and production staffDevelop and maintain systems for inventory, ordering, forecasting, and schedulingTroubleshoot technical baking challenges and optimize yields and efficiencyConduct regular product evaluations and uphold food safety and sanitation standardsBuild a productive, accountable, and team-oriented culture while driving continuous improvement