Bakery Production Manager - Night Shift

Zanna Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Staff social events

Staff referral scheme

50% off food at café

Free meals on shift

Career growth

Job summary

Zanna Group is seeking a Bakery Production Manager for a night shift in Manchester. You will lead the central bakery operations, producing our signature cookies, doughnuts and brunch items for cafe and retail.

This hands-on role requires a passionate, organised leader focused on quality and creativity. You’ll manage production workflows, lead a small team of bakers and staff, and ensure safety, efficiency and consistency across all products.

Qualifications

• Experience managing bakery or production kitchen at scale.
• Strong knowledge of sweet bakery items (cookies and doughnuts).
• Hands-on leadership with a motivated team.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen management and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production of cookies, doughnuts, brunch prep and seasonal specials.
• Lead and support bakers, decorators and production staff safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards across the kitchen.
• Oversee stock management and ordering with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Head of Food and Café Manager on new product ideas and launches.
• Implement systems to improve production flow and reduce waste.
• Ensure smooth communication with bakery, café and retail teams on packaging and logistics.
• Play a key role in scaling production during peak periods and growth.

Skills

Bakery management

Team leadership

Food safety

HACCP

Job description

Night Shift: Monday–Friday, 10pm–6am

The Role

As Bakery Production Manager, you’ll lead our central bakery operations, overseeing the production of our signature cookies, handcrafted doughnuts, and key brunch items that supply both our café site and wider retail offering. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role for a passionate and organised leader with a keen eye for quality and a love for sweet bakes.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring our products are made to the highest standard, every time — managing production workflows, leading the team, and keeping quality, consistency and creativity at the heart of everything we do.

In this role you will:

• Manage the day-to-day production of our full bakery range, including cookies, doughnuts, brunch prep and seasonal specials;
• Lead and support a team of bakers, decorators and production staff, ensuring everyone works safely, efficiently and collaboratively;
• Maintain the highest food safety and hygiene standards across the production kitchen, ensuring full compliance at all times;
• Oversee stock management and ordering, working closely with suppliers to ensure we have the best ingredients at the right price;
• Work with the Head of Food and Café Manager to develop new product ideas and support launches of limited‑edition items and seasonal menus;
• Implement systems and processes to improve production flow, reduce waste and increase consistency across all products;
• Ensure smooth communication between the bakery, café and retail teams, including packaging, delivery and storage logistics;
• Play a key role in scaling production during peak periods and supporting new growth opportunities.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience managing a bakery or production kitchen, ideally producing at scale;
• A strong understanding of sweet bakery items (particularly cookies and doughnuts), with a creative and quality-driven approach;
• Knowledge of brunch kitchen operations and ability to support prep and planning for our café service;
• A hands‑on leadership style with proven experience managing and motivating a small, fast‑moving team;
• A strong grasp of food safety standards, allergen management and HACCP procedures;
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a busy production environment;
• A passion for the craft of baking and a genuine interest in food trends, innovation and product development.

As Bakery Production Manager, you’ll be a key part of our growing business — helping us deliver joy in every bite, while shaping the future of our product offering and setting new standards for quality and creativity.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance‑related bonus scheme
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Staff social events
• Staff referral scheme
• 50% off food at our café
• Free meals on shift
• Opportunities for career growth and development

£16.00 Hourly +Shift Allowance