Head of Bakery Operations & Growth

The Bread Bakers Guild of America; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgar’s Bakehouse in Augusta, GA seeks an experienced Director of Bakery Operations to oversee and grow a high-volume production operation serving cafés, wholesale accounts, catering/events, and e-commerce channels.

The role blends artisan bakery leadership with operational strategy and team development, including production planning, quality assurance, food safety, inventory control, and workforce training to maintain product consistency and exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has experience leading large-scale bakery or food production teams; building systems for growth; balancing craftsmanship with operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning and scheduling to meet café, wholesale, catering, and e-commerce demand.
• Lead quality assurance and food safety programs to maintain product integrity.
• Manage inventory control and waste reduction across the operation.
• Develop and mentor a diverse production workforce to support growth and reliability.
• Maintain exceptional product consistency and customer experience standards.

Job description

Edgar’s Bakehouse in Augusta, GA seeks an experienced Director of Bakery Operations to oversee and grow a high-volume production operation serving cafés, wholesale accounts, catering/events, and e-commerce channels.

The role blends artisan bakery leadership with operational strategy and team development, including production planning, quality assurance, food safety, inventory control, and workforce training to maintain product consistency and exceptional customer experience.