Senior Bakery Production Supervisor: Lead a High-Volume Team

Ottolenghi CPU; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Health & wellbeing plan

Refer a Friend bonus

Learning & development

Parental pay

Birthday treat

Workshops and demos

Staff discount

Job summary

Ottolenghi Central Production Unit on Holloway Road is seeking a talented Bakery Production Supervisor to oversee daily bakery operations and lead a busy team in a high-volume setting.

The role requires 3+ years of baking experience with supervisory responsibilities, a strong focus on quality and safety, and a collaborative leadership style. It offers a full-time schedule, competitive salary and staff benefits from Ottolenghi.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ professional baking experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of professional baking techniques, ingredients and production processes.
• Experience in a busy, high-volume bakery or food production environment.
• A solid understanding of quality standards and consistency in bakery production.
• Experience supervising, training or mentoring other team members.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with different teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Pride in producing high-quality food and a supportive, inclusive leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily production of the Packed Product section, ensuring on-time completion and accuracy.
• Supervise the preparation and baking of a range of bakery products following recipes and production standards.
• Maintain high standards of quality, taste, texture, appearance and consistency.
• Carry out regular quality checks on ingredients and finished products and address issues promptly.
• Lead, support and develop junior bakers and other bakery team members.
• Delegate tasks and monitor progress to ensure productivity and smooth workflow.
• Support training of junior bakers on labelling, food standards and procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure ingredients and supplies are available when required.
• Support stock rotation and minimise food waste and costs.
• Ensure bakery operations meet food safety, health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised, safe working environment.
• Check bakery equipment and report maintenance issues.
• Support staff scheduling and effective deployment of the team.
• Maintain production, inventory and waste records accurately.
• Collaborate with the wider bakery and CPU management to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Bakery production

Supervisory leadership

Food safety & hygiene

Quality control

Team collaboration

Organization & time management

Problem-solving under pressure

Job description

Ottolenghi Central Production Unit on Holloway Road is seeking a talented Bakery Production Supervisor to oversee daily bakery operations and lead a busy team in a high-volume setting.

The role requires 3+ years of baking experience with supervisory responsibilities, a strong focus on quality and safety, and a collaborative leadership style. It offers a full-time schedule, competitive salary and staff benefits from Ottolenghi.