Operations Manager - Bakery Section

Alliance Recruitment Agency; Turinjipatti; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Recruitment Agency is seeking an experienced Bakery Operations Manager to oversee daily bakery production, ensure quality and safety standards, and drive efficient workflows in Tamil Nadu. You will lead a skilled team, manage production schedules, and coordinate with chefs on new offerings to keep the bakery competitive.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, organizational skills, and hands-on oversight of financial and quality aspects to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Operations Manager or in a similar role within the bakery industry.
• Proven expertise in managing bakery operations, team leadership, and quality assurance.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Manage daily bakery operations, production schedules, inventory, and order fulfillment while ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Team Management: Supervise and motivate staff, conduct training, and plan staff shifts for adequate coverage.
• Quality Control: Maintain high-quality standards for taste, presentation, and freshness; inspect ingredients and finished products.
• Customer Satisfaction: Address inquiries and feedback promptly to ensure a positive experience.
• Financial Management: Monitor budgets and implement cost-control measures to maximize profitability and minimize waste.
• Innovation and Menu Development: Collaborate with chefs to develop new bakery products and seasonal offerings; stay updated on industry trends.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Operational Oversight

• Manage daily operations of the bakery section to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to quality standards.
• Oversee production schedules, inventory management, and order fulfillment processes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Team Management

• Supervise and motivate the bakery staff to achieve production and sales targets.
• Conduct training sessions to enhance employee skills and maintain performance levels.
• Plan and manage staff shifts to ensure adequate coverage at all times.

Quality Control

• Maintain high-quality standards in bakery products, focusing on taste, presentation, and freshness.
• Conduct routine inspections of ingredients and finished products to ensure quality consistency.

Customer Satisfaction

• Address customer inquiries and feedback promptly to ensure a positive experience.

Financial Management

• Monitor operational budgets and implement cost-control measures.
• Ensure profitability by minimizing waste and optimizing the use of resources.

Innovation and Menu Development

• Collaborate with chefs to develop new bakery products and seasonal offerings.
• Stay updated on industry trends to incorporate innovative baking techniques and recipes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Operations Manager or in a similar role within the bakery industry.
• Proven expertise in managing bakery operations, team leadership, and quality assurance.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.