Director of Artisan Bread Production

Bread Bakers Guild of America; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread Alone, a veteran artisan bakery in Boiceville, NY, seeks a Director of Production & Head Baker to lead the full production operation and guide the Bread Department to exceptional quality, safety, and efficiency.

The role requires a seasoned production leader with hands-on bakery experience, capable of developing people, refining systems, and driving financial performance for growth and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Lead production managers and oversee daily production operations.
• Manage labor and financial performance for the production department.
• Ensure artisan bread products meet quality and safety standards.
• Partner with Facilities to maintain equipment reliability and uptime.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team development.

Job description

• Director of Production & Head Baker - NY

Bread Alone is seeking an experienced Director of Production & Head Baker to lead production at our artisan bakery in Boiceville, NY. This senior leadership role oversees the entire production operation while directly leading our Bread Department, ensuring exceptional product quality, food safety, operational excellence, financial performance, and team development. The ideal candidate is an accomplished production leader with extensive artisan bread experience who is equally comfortable developing people, improving systems, and driving business results.

This role partners with the VP of Retail & Bakery Operations to develop production strategies, improve operational efficiency, support future growth, and maintain Bread Alone's commitment to artisan craftsmanship. Responsibilities include leading production managers, overseeing labor and financial performance, ensuring products are accurately prepared for distribution, partnering with Facilities to maintain equipment reliability, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you're passionate about artisan baking and ready to lead a high-performing production team, we'd love to hear from you.

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