Bakery Manager

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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‑paced 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Job Details

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 yearly
• Starting time: Immediate start!

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