Bakery Operations Leader — Front & Kitchen

The Flour Pot Bakery; Worthing; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Flour Pot Bakery in Worthing is seeking a dynamic General Manager to oversee production kitchen and front-of-house teams. You will drive operational excellence, maintain high standards of quality and service, and lead a motivated team to success.

The role requires strong background in food production, hospitality management, and business operations. You will manage budgets, optimise workflows, develop staff, ensure food safety, and uphold the bakery’s brand in every guest interaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading hospitality operations, bakery or food production.
• Strong budgeting, cost control and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication and staff development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and customer service.
• Implement procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health and safety regulations.
• Analyse sales data and manage budgets to drive profitability.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Food production knowledge

Budgeting

Customer service

Staff development

Communication skills

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Staff scheduling software

Job description

The Flour Pot Bakery in Worthing is seeking a dynamic General Manager to oversee production kitchen and front-of-house teams. You will drive operational excellence, maintain high standards of quality and service, and lead a motivated team to success.

The role requires strong background in food production, hospitality management, and business operations. You will manage budgets, optimise workflows, develop staff, ensure food safety, and uphold the bakery’s brand in every guest interaction.