Production Shift Manager

PAUL RHODES BAKERY LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free & discounted bakery products

Shop discount for Greenwich shop

Free birthday cake

Company events

Referral bonus £500

Cycle to work scheme

Additional holiday allowance

Paid breaks

Job summary

Paul Rhodes Bakery Ltd in London is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the on-shift production team, ensuring tasks are completed to specification and on time. The role emphasizes food safety, HACCP compliance and accurate record keeping.

You will coach bakers, support shift planning, and promote a positive team culture while maintaining a clean, safe production area. A strong focus on quality, organization and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising or leading a team in a bakery or food production environment.
• Good knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen management.
• Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to keep production running to time and to standard.
• Attention to detail in quality checks and record keeping.
• Clear communication and leadership skills, and the confidence to guide, motivate and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the production team on shift, allocating tasks so that production plans are met on time and to specification.
• Monitor output and product quality throughout the shift, and resolve or escalation problems promptly to the Head Baker.
• Make sure recipes, allergen controls, HACCP and company procedures are followed at all times.
• Keep accurate production, batch, traceability and cleaning records.
• Track output, waste and labour efficiency, and help improve processes to reduce waste.
• Support shift planning, rotas, absence cover and handovers between shifts.
• Coach and support bakers and operatives, help train new starters and promote a positive team culture.
• Keep the production area clean, safe and well organised, and report hazards, near-misses and incidents.
• Follow instructions on related issues and help out when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

HACCP

Allergen management

Planning skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Company About Us

Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs, cakes and pastries in the capital. Paul’s ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide London’s busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread, made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques.

Today, as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in business, the goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we do. We have both a wholesale business supplying some of London’s top restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten-minute walk up the road, in Greenwich Market.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company, you’ll have the chance to work with experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head Baker, you will lead the production team on shift and make sure everything is made on time, to specification and to our standards.

• Lead and supervise the production team on shift, allocating tasks so that production plans are met on time and to specification.
• Monitor output and product quality throughout the shift, and resolve or escalation problems promptly to the Head Baker.
• Make sure recipes, allergen controls, HACCP and company procedures are followed at all times.
• Keep accurate production, batch, traceability and cleaning records.
• Track output, waste and labour efficiency, and help improve processes to reduce waste.
• Support shift planning, rotas, absence cover and handovers between shifts.
• Coach and support bakers and operatives, help train new starters and promote a positive team culture.
• Keep the production area clean, safe and well organised, and report hazards, near-misses and incidents.
• Follow instructions on related issues and help out when required.

Company About Us

Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs, cakes and pastries in the capital. Paul’s ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide London’s busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread, made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques.

Today, as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in business, the goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we do. We have both a wholesale business supplying some of London’s top restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten-minute walk up the road, in Greenwich Market.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company, you’ll have the chance to work with experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head Baker, you will lead the production team on shift and make sure everything is made on time, to specification and to our standards.

• Lead and supervise the production team on shift, allocating tasks so that production plans are met on time and to specification.
• Monitor output and product quality throughout the shift, and resolve or escalation problems promptly to the Head Baker.
• Make sure recipes, allergen controls, HACCP and company procedures are followed at all times.
• Keep accurate production, batch, traceability and cleaning records.
• Track output, waste and labour efficiency, and help improve processes to reduce waste.
• Support shift planning, rotas, absence cover and handovers between shifts.
• Coach and support bakers and operatives, help train new starters and promote a positive team culture.
• Keep the production area clean, safe and well organised, and report hazards, near-misses and incidents.
• Follow instructions on related issues and help out when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience supervising or leading a team in a bakery or food production environment.
• Good knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen management.
• Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to keep production running to time and to standard.
• Attention to detail in quality checks and record keeping.
• Clear communication and leadership skills, and the confidence to guide, motivate and support a team.

Flexibility to work shifts, as required by the production schedule.

Location:

• Paul Rhodes Bakery, SE10 9PJ (Greenwich, London)
• Candidates must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.

Shifts: 12PM - 9PM

Benefits

• Free & Discounted Bakery Products: Take home the freshest bread, pastries, and more every day.
• Shop Discount: Enjoy exclusive employee discounts on all products at our Greenwich shop.
• Free Birthday cake of your choice
• Company Events: Join your colleagues for fun summer / winter social events.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £500 bonus for bringing new talent into our growing team.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Convenient commuting options for you.
• Additional holiday allowance to reward length of service
• Paid breaks

Paul Rhodes is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. For individuals who would like to request accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact HR at: [e-mail]