Bakery Production Manager

Bakery Production Manager

A 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 & Compensation

• Competitive base salary ($70,000–$90,000, based on experience)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
• Food and beverage discounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth potential as the organization expands

Bakery Production Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• 10+ years of artisan bread production experience in a high-volume commercial bakery
• Proven experience leading, training, and developing bakery production teams
• Experience supporting multiple retail locations via centralized production/commissary
• Strong technical expertise in artisan bread production and commercial baking
• Demonstrated ability to build efficient, organized, and consistent production systems
• Deep knowledge of inventory management, production forecasting, and waste/labor efficiency
• ServSafe, HACCP, or equivalent food safety certification
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Bakery Production Manager Preferred Background & Skills

• Ability to analyze operational and production data for process improvements
• Familiarity with creating and refining SOPs for team onboarding and efficiency
• Experience with production planning, detailed scheduling, and resource allocation

Bakery Production Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Oversee daily artisan bread production across all shifts, ensuring quality and consistency
• Apply expertise in fermentation, mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking a range of breads
• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop bakers, shift leads, and production staff
• Develop and maintain systems for inventory, ordering, forecasting, and scheduling
• Troubleshoot technical baking challenges and optimize yields and efficiency
• Conduct regular product evaluations and uphold food safety and sanitation standards
• Build a productive, accountable, and team-oriented culture while driving continuous improvement