AM Bakery Production Manager

AM Bakery Production Manager

The AM Bakery Production Manager’s primary responsibility is to oversee all first shift baking and production at our modern‑manufacturing facility. The role is committed to uncompromising quality and craftsmanship, ensuring that all products are prepared to Tatte specifications and that morning production is on time and consistent with relevant safety protocols and regulations. The manager supports bakery leadership in customer service, food safety, inventory management systems, and compliance with all Tatte policies and local and government regulations.

This person is responsible for equipment and for cultivating a safe work environment for all employees by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

• Ensuring consistent and quality products per Tatte procedures and specifications
• Scheduling team members and timely posting of team member schedules
• Directing the daytime production team to execute all production tasks efficiently, effectively, and safely
• Being responsible for the quality control process in producing, baking, finishing, picking, and packaging all goods, ensuring products are up to Tatte standards
• Maintains safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards (Tatte, Local, State and Federal) of the entire premise, including sharing the responsibility of local and federal food inspections along with the Department of Transportation guidelines
• Responsible for first shift staff in the bakery, including adequate staffing, onboarding, managing, developing, and accountability protocols for all hourly bakery team members. This also includes a commitment to the safety and well‑being of all employees.
• In partnership with the General Manager and bakery leadership team, assists with production and operational planning, including effectively and efficiently managing labor expenses and waste
• Maintains strong and effective relationships with all bakery & café managers
• Promotes, models, and maintains Tatte culture and adheres to all Tatte policies
• Active involvement in ongoing evaluation and development of team members
• Actively participates in management meetings to ensure effective and accurate communication of all relevant product and operational information
• Understands and follows crisis management procedures
• Other duties, as assigned

• Able to stand for 10 hours per shift/day, 5‑days a week for an average workweek of 50 hours
• Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be available to work morning shifts during the week and weekend, and holidays (as needed)

• 5+ years managerial experience in a high‑volume baking or other food production facility
• Ability or a willingness to learn to operate bakery manufacturing equipment such as deck ovens, proofers, rack ovens, fryers, etc.
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production bakery
• Ability to direct and manage a team of bakers through kind and empathetic leadership

• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices
• Experience building and mentoring high performance teams
• Fluency in Spanish and English

• Competitive pay (ranging from $72k-$89k+, depending on experience)
• 401(k) (with a vesting match)
• Free EAP employee assistance programs
• Paid vacation time and sick time
• Immigration Reimbursement Program (after one year of full‑time service)
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generously discounted meals and free drinks
• Exciting potential for growth

Please note that Tatte is an E‑Verify employer.

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per year.