Head Baker & Production Lead - 4am-2pm, High-Volume Bakery

Li'l Rizzo's Restaurants; Lake Ozark (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 role with growth potential

Bonus tied to KPI performance

Job summary

Li'l Rizzo's Restaurants is seeking a Production Manager / Head Baker to own the entire bake floor from day one. You will manage production planning, purchasing, and the schedule, while leading a team through dough development and on-time shipping.

The role requires a strong background in high-volume baking, floor leadership, and proficiency with bakery management software. Expect a 4:00 AM to 2:00 PM shift and a path to leadership growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years commercial or high-volume baking experience
• Experience with bakery management software
• Strong leadership and production management
• Understanding of dough science and bake parameters
• Owns the floor every shift

Responsibilities

• Production planning from purchasing to route departure
• Mixing, dough development, fermentation and troubleshooting
• Proofing, baking, cooling and slicing quality
• Piece weights, dimensions, color, texture and appearance
• Labor management, scheduling and training
• Inventory, food safety and sanitation compliance
• Waste tracking and yield control
• Equipment checks and preventive maintenance

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Dough science

Bakery software usage

Education

Culinary/baking education

Tools

Bakery management software

Job description

Li'l Rizzo's Restaurants is seeking a Production Manager / Head Baker to own the entire bake floor from day one. You will manage production planning, purchasing, and the schedule, while leading a team through dough development and on-time shipping.

The role requires a strong background in high-volume baking, floor leadership, and proficiency with bakery management software. Expect a 4:00 AM to 2:00 PM shift and a path to leadership growth.