Production Assistant Manager

TipTopJob; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing food brand in Cheltenham is seeking a motivated Production Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team. You will oversee the production of high-quality sandwiches and salads, manage a growing kitchen team, and ensure exceptional standards of quality and food safety. This role offers excellent opportunities for career development in a quality-driven environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-volume production kitchen.
• Understanding of balancing volume, quality, and efficiency.
• Passion for premium food.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production of sandwiches and salads.
• Implement efficient SOPs and systems for scaling.
• Manage and motivate the kitchen team.
• Ensure quality and food safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on Production Assistant Manager to join a fast-growing grab and go brand specializing in high-quality sandwiches and salads. Working within their central production unit, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining premium standards, and supporting the brand's ambitious growth plans.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting young company with lots of scope for career development as they expand across retail and wholesale channels.

Why Join

• Rapid growth real progression opportunities
• Be part of shaping production systems and processes from the ground up
• Work with fresh, premium ingredients in a quality-driven environment
• Join a supportive team with a collaborative culture

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager in overseeing day-to-day production of sandwiches, salads, and grab and go items
• Help build and implement efficient SOPs and systems to scale production
• Manage and motivate a growing kitchen team
• Monitor labour, wastage, and stock to ensure cost control
• Maintain exceptional standards of quality, consistency, and food safety
• Assist with production planning, forecasting, and supporting new product launches
• Work closely with the management team to support retail and wholesale growth

About You

• Previous experience in a high-volume CPU, production kitchen, or fresh food-led grab and go environment
• Strong understanding of balancing volume, quality, and efficiency
• Hands-on leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards and operational processes
• Experience with production planning and stock management is a plus
• Passionate about premium food and being part of a growing brand

Sound like you? If you are ready to take the next step in your production career and join a dynamic brand with lots of room to grow, we would love to hear from you.