Bakery Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

ZipRecruiter; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A bakery chain in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a Head Baker who can lead a team, ensure high standards of bakery products, and maintain food safety. The ideal candidate should be passionate about baking and training others, with strong organizational skills. Benefits include free food while working, discounts, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free food and drink when working

50% off food and drink when not working

Pension Scheme

Discounts from high-street retailers

24 hour GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Twice yearly pay review

Development programmes

Qualifications

• Passion for baking and developing others.
• Ability to maintain high food safety standards.
• Experience in leading kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train others to deliver high standards of bakery products.
• Ensure smooth operations across different bakeries.
• Maintain product knowledge and ensure timely baking.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

If you love the smell of freshly baked bread and always work with a smile, then please read on!

We are looking for Head Bakers who have a passion to join the GAILs family and for training and developing others. You should be motivated by taking charge and want to be a positive role model. With no day being the same, you must be organised and clear talking to maximise your teams potential and to deliver our fresh food, bread and cakes to high standards whilst maintaining food safety standards.

You will be proving and baking items for our beautifully presented displays and know our products and recipes inside out.

Our bakeries open early so typically Kitchen Team Members will start early too it will vary between bakeries but typically around 5:30am 6:30am

Responsibilities

• Lead and train others to deliver high standards of bakery products and food safety.
• Be motivated by taking charge and act as a positive role model for the team.
• Plan, organise and communicate clearly to maximise the team’s potential.
• Prove and bake items for displays; maintain product knowledge and recipes.
• Ensure early start times are met and operations run smoothly across different bakeries.

Benefits

• Free food and drink when working
• 50% off food and drink when not working
• Pension Scheme
• Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
• 24 hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Twice yearly pay review
• Development programmes for you to RISE with GAILs