Bakery Production Manager

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We're looking for an experienced Bakery Production Manager to join Ottolenghi's 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 you'll 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.
• Maintain equipment, uphold cleaning and sanitation standards, and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Support with rota planning, onboarding, performance management, and team welfare.
• Track production metrics, manage budgets, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for:
• 3+ Years in a Management role within high volume & quality led food production such as a Central Purchasing Unit or large-scale kitchen
• Strong knowledge of large-scale bakery operations
• Deep understanding of baking techniques, ingredient formulations and production workflows

Key Skills:
• Strong People Management Skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Proficient in IT systems for inventory management, production scheduling and reporting
• Strong numerical and administrative capability
• Ability to multitask in fast passed environment
• Ability to work under pressure and problem solve
• Passion for continuous improvement

Working hours:
• 5 shifts per week within our 7-day operating schedule
• Flexibility required, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays

What we offer:
• Comprehensive health benefits and staff meals during shifts
• Career development and tailored training opportunities
• English language courses, if required
• Enhanced parental pay, and birthday treat
• Refer a friend bonus and staff discounts
• Workshops & demos in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen
• Wellness support and a friendly, supportive team

If you're an experienced bakery leader with a passion for great food and a drive to support and develop others, join Ottolenghi's CPU team and help us deliver exceptional baked goods every day!