Confectionery Manager

Confectionery Manager - Surrey - Paying up to £40,000

About The Company:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Confectionery Manager or Head Pastry Chef to join a fantastic, thriving artisan bakery. The role offers full ownership of the confectionary department, combining leadership, product innovation and technical expertise to maintain exceptional quality standards while driving operational excellence and team development!

The successful candidate must have proven experience in senior confectionery, bakery, or pastry leadership role.

• Paying up to £40,000
• Full time role
• Based in Hersham
• Free lunch on shift
• Various perks and discounts
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline

• The successful candidate must have proven experience in senior confectionery, bakery, or pastry leadership role.
• Lead, inspire, and develop the confectionery team, promoting accountability and craftsmanship.
• Report directly to Operations Manager with performance updates.
• Plan and oversee daily/weekly production schedules for efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Monitor team performance, conduct reviews, and address training or performance gaps.
• Optimise labour planning and resource allocation.
• Maintain strong collaboration with other bakery departments.
• Develop new confectionery products aligned with trends, customer demand, and commercial goals.
• Review and refine existing product range to improve quality, profitability, and relevance.
• Conduct product trials, tastings, and testing to ensure brand standards.
• Manage recipe development, costing, and documentation for scalability and margin control.
• Identify innovation opportunities while respecting heritage and brand identity.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the confectionery department.
• Ensure all products meet company recipes, specifications, and production schedules.
• Maintain and elevate product standards for taste, appearance, consistency, and finish.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and company policies.
• Conduct regular hygiene audits and maintain accurate safety documentation.
• Lead allergen management practices and ensure team-wide adherence.
• Promote a culture of hygiene excellence and operational discipline.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• High attention to detail with commitment to exceptional quality.
• Passion for artisan baking and continuous innovation.

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