Bakery Manager
hace 6 horas
£45000–£50000 anual
Jornada completa
London
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: • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued 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!