Operations Manager - Bakery

Job Summary

1. Production & Quality Control

• Oversee daily production schedules for bread, brioche and pastries
• Ensure consistency in recipes, fermentation processes, and baking standards
• Maintain high product quality aligned with artisanal methods and brand values
• Monitor waste levels and implement strategies to reduce spoilage

2. Operations & Process Management

• Plan and optimize workflows for baking, packing, and operations
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and manage repairs
• Implement and improve operational procedures and documentation
• Ensure smooth opening and closing procedures

3. Inventory & Supply Chain

• Manage inventory of ingredients, packaging, and supplies
• Source high-quality ingredients from suppliers and maintain vendor relationships
• Forecast ingredient needs based on sales trends and seasonal demand
• Control costs while maintaining product quality

4. Team Leadership & Scheduling

• Supervise bakers, pastry chefs, and support staff
• Create staff schedules aligned with production and bakery needs
• Train team members on processes, quality standards, and safety procedures
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work culture

5. Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local health, food safety, and labor regulations
• Maintain hygiene, sanitation, and allergen control standards
• Lead health inspections and corrective actions when needed

6. Financial & Performance Management

• Monitor labor costs, food costs, and operational expenses
• Track KPIs such as yield, waste, sales versus production, and labor efficiency
• Support pricing decisions and cost control initiatives
• Provide regular operational reports to management

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of operations or production management experience in a bakery, café, or food production environment
• Strong understanding of artisanal baking processes (bread fermentation, sourdough, pastry basics)
• Experience managing teams and schedules
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary or baking education
• Experience in scaling artisanal production
• Familiarity with POS systems and inventory software

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s)

• What is your last or current monthly salary in AED?
• In how many weeks will you be available to join - if job is offered?

Experience

• managing operations of a bakery: 3 years (Required)