Bakery Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Bakery Production Manager Scratch Bakery Caf

Scratch Bakery Caf is seeking an experienced Bakery Production Manager to lead and scale production for our growing artisan bakery caf.

We are a family-owned, scratch-made operation producing laminated pastries, artisan breads, cakes, cookies, and caf pastries for both retail and wholesale. As we expand, we are looking for a strong leader who can bring organization, structure, and efficiency to our production while maintaining the quality and craftsmanship of a true scratch bakery.

This role is ideal for a hands-on production leader who thrives in high-volume environments and enjoys building systems, training teams, and scaling operations.

Position Overview
The Bakery Production Manager oversees all bakery production operations, including staff leadership, production planning, quality control, and operational scaling.

This is a working leadership roleyou will be actively involved in production while leading the team to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high standards.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a production team (currently ~10 staff, growing)
Oversee daily production across all product categories
Manage production of breads, laminated pastries, cakes, cookies, and caf pastries
Develop and manage production schedules and workflow systems
Hire, Train, mentor, and hold staff accountable to performance standards
Maintain product consistency and quality across all offerings
Scale production systems to support business growth
Manage ordering, inventory, and ingredient control
Collaborate with Executive Pastry Chef and team on recipe development and refinement
Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
Participate in hands-on production

Schedule
Full-time position
Overnight production schedule
Workweek typically consists of 56 days based on business needs and production demands
Scheduling will be structured in compliance with California labor laws

Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of bakery production experience
Proven experience managing teams in a bakery or high-volume kitchen
Strong leadership and team development skills
Experience building systems and scaling production operations
Strong organizational and communication skills
Hands-on experience with artisan bread and laminated pastry production
Ability to work overnight shifts consistently
Passion for scratch baking and high-quality products

Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $75,000 $90,000 annually, depending on experience
This position is intended to be classified as exempt, and compensation will meet applicable California salary threshold requirements
One week paid vacation after 90-day introductory period
Employee discounts
Opportunity for growth within an expanding company

About Scratch Bakery Caf
Scratch Bakery Caf is a family-owned artisan bakery in expansion mode. Everything we produce is made from scratch, and we are committed to maintaining craftsmanship while building a structured, scalable operation.

We value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvementespecially when it comes to refining recipes and production systems.

How to Apply
Please submit your resume to [email protected] along with a brief description of your bakery production experience and leadership background.