Bakery Production Manager

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Discounted bakery products

Training & development program

Career advancement opportunities

Full-time benefits

Job summary

COBS Bread is seeking a Bakery Production Manager to lead our production team and bake from scratch each morning. You will manage staff, uphold safety and quality, and ensure a smooth operation that delights customers.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience in bakery or food production, strong communication, and a willingness to learn all bakery operations. This is a full-time role with opportunities for growth within our Canada network.

Qualifications

• Leadership to guide a small production team.
• Experience supervising bakery or food production operations.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to forecast production needs from data.
• Early-morning availability and reliable attendance.
• Customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and bake products from scratch each morning using recipes.
• Oversee bakery cleanliness and ensure great customer experience.
• Train and develop production staff to maintain quality and timeliness.
• Set and review production schedules to meet customer demand.

Skills

Leadership

Bakery supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Early riser

Forecast production

Customer service

Bakery experience

Job description

Share in something more with a career at COBS Bread

Best Workplaces™ in Retail & Hospitality 2025

Great Place To Work Certified™

BC bakeries only:must disclose salary range

When you work with COBS Bread, you’re part of a workplace that is committed to providing you with an experience that will help you rise to any occasion. We’re here to encourage you to grow, connect with your community, have fun with your team, and to share in something more. We’ve got exciting plans in place for you as a passionate, inquisitive and eager team player who wants to make an impact.

Your Role as Bakery Production Manager

The beautiful wall of bread and treats you see at every COBS Bread location doesn’t happen by accident. It’s due to the hard work, skills and insight of our production team—lead by you. Right now, we are looking for personable Bakery Production Manager to share their love of fresh bread with our loyal customers.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Lead and work as part of a small team to bake products from scratch early each morning, following carefully crafted recipes
• Lead and work alongside your team to keep the bakery clean, and contribute to a great customer experience
• Train, develop, manage and lead production staff to ensuring the highest quality of product is produced at all times and in a timely manner
• Set and review production schedules to make sure product is out to meet our customers needs

Why You Were Bread for This

• You are a positive leader and fast learner with a willingness to learn all operations within the bakery
• You have previous supervisory experience in a bakery or food production environment
• You are a great communicator, problem solver and critical thinker
• You are an early riser who can work independently or with a small team
• You have an ability to forecast and adjust production level based on a detailed review of business data
• Experienced in delivering exceptional customer service is preferred
• Previous COBS experience as a baker would be an asset

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing/walking for all tasks
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 22 kg
• Frequent turning and reaching
• Occasional pushing, pulling and some forward bending
• Ability to lift at least 2.5 kg to a height of 1.7 meters
• Constant use of both hands, with frequent wrist rotation and flexing, occasional forceful gripping

Perks & What You’ll Feel Good About

• The satisfaction of baking from scratch, and pride in sharing that product with the community.
• A fun team work environment with flexible hours
• Our training program – Continue to develop your baking and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver baker Development Qualification program.
• Career advancement opportunities – We have a stake in helping passionate team members grow and have more impact in the business and community.
• Complimentary products on us every shift
• And more, including benefits for all full time employees

While we thank you for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

About COBS Bread

With over 180 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada every day. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company's success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people, and our warm and friendly customer service.

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight – Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.