Operations Manager - Bakery

Job Summary

The Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the artisanal bakery, ensuring efficient production, consistent product quality, food safety compliance, and smooth coordination between baking and supply chain activities. This role balances hands-on leadership with planning, process improvement, and team development while preserving the bakery’s artisanal standards and brand values.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Quality Control

• Oversee daily production schedules for bread, brioche and pastries

• Ensure consistency in recipes, fermentation processes, and baking standards

• Maintain high product quality aligned with artisanal methods and brand values

• Monitor waste levels and implement strategies to reduce spoilage

2. Operations & Process Management

• Plan and optimize workflows for baking, packing, and operations

• Coordinate equipment maintenance and manage repairs

• Implement and improve operational procedures and documentation

• Ensure smooth opening and closing procedures

3. Inventory & Supply Chain

• Manage inventory of ingredients, packaging, and supplies

• Source high-quality ingredients from suppliers and maintain vendor relationships

• Forecast ingredient needs based on sales trends and seasonal demand

• Control costs while maintaining product quality

4. Team Leadership & Scheduling

• Supervise bakers, pastry chefs, and support staff

• Create staff schedules aligned with production and bakery needs

• Train team members on processes, quality standards, and safety procedures

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work culture

5. Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local health, food safety, and labor regulations

• Maintain hygiene, sanitation, and allergen control standards

• Lead health inspections and corrective actions when needed

6. Financial & Performance Management

• Monitor labor costs, food costs, and operational expenses

• Track KPIs such as yield, waste, sales versus production, and labor efficiency

• Support pricing decisions and cost control initiatives

• Provide regular operational reports to management

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of operations or production management experience in a bakery, café, or food production environment

• Strong understanding of artisanal baking processes (bread fermentation, sourdough, pastry basics)

• Experience managing teams and schedules

• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary or baking education

• Experience in scaling artisanal production

• Familiarity with POS systems and inventory software

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED13,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your last or current monthly salary in AED?
• In how many weeks will you be available to join - if job is offered?

Experience:

• managing operations of a bakery: 3 years (Required)