Head Baker & Production Lead (4am-2pm) – Growth

Li'l Rizzo's Restaurants; Osage Beach (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Simple IRA with employer match

Paid vacation after one year

Leadership growth opportunities

Job summary

Li'l Rizzo's Restaurants is expanding its bake operations at The Lake of the Ozarks and seeks a Production Manager / Head Baker who owns the floor from first mix to delivery. You will lead the entire bake production, ensuring on-time shipping and spec compliance, not just an office role.

Responsibilities include planning, dough development, scheduling, staffing, inventory, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Culinary school or baking education required.
• 3–5 years of commercial or high-volume baking experience.
• Experience with bakery management software.
• Strong leadership and production management abilities.
• Understanding of dough science and bake parameters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning from purchasing to route departure.
• Direct mixing, dough development, fermentation and troubleshooting.
• Manage proofing, baking, cooling and slicing for quality.
• Ensure correct piece weights, dimensions, color, texture and appearance.
• Lead labor management, scheduling and training.
• Maintain inventory, food safety and sanitation compliance.
• Track waste and manage yield control.
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment checks.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Dough science

Baking operations

Education

Culinary school or baking education

Tools

Bakery management software

Job description

Li'l Rizzo's Restaurants is expanding its bake operations at The Lake of the Ozarks and seeks a Production Manager / Head Baker who owns the floor from first mix to delivery. You will lead the entire bake production, ensuring on-time shipping and spec compliance, not just an office role.

Responsibilities include planning, dough development, scheduling, staffing, inventory, safety, and continuous improvement.