Bakery Production Manager

Were looking for an experienced Bakery Production Manager to join Ottolenghis Central Production Unit and take a leading role in overseeing the daily operations of the bakery department, ensuring the efficient production of high-quality baked goods, managing inventory, and leading a team of bakers and support staff. You will play a key role in maintaining food safety standards, implementing recipes, and staff welfare.

Additionally, you will be involved in scheduling, and fostering a positive work environment

What youll do

• Lead, train and develop a high-performing bakery team, creating a positive, inclusive and supportive environment.
• Empower your team through clear delegation, fair processes, and a culture that celebrates teamwork, creativity, and excellence.
• Oversee daily production schedules to meet demand across Ottolenghi sites and the webstore, including key seasonal peaks.
• Maintain exceptional quality across all products, taste, appearance, consistency, and presentation.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, CCP policies, and safe supplier standards.
• Manage stock levels, ingredient rotation, and inventory systems to minimise waste and maintain efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen on new product trials, launches, and improvements.
• Partner with our delis and webstore teams to ensure smooth fulfilment, accurate labelling, and great service.
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