Production Manager

BABA ROMA is seeking an experienced Head of Production to lead our Bakery & Patisserie Central Kitchen, responsible for high-volume production supplying both our own café brands and B2B clients.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for a production expert who understands scale, consistency, quality control, and operational efficiency, and who can build strong teams while maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end bakery and patisserie production for a high-volume Central Kitchen
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation across all products supplied to retail outlets and B2B clients
• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and seasonal production schedules in line with demand forecasts
• Oversee production costs, yield, waste control, and efficiency improvement initiatives
• Implement and maintain SOPs, recipes, and production standards
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and local regulatory requirements
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, QA, and Operations teams to ensure timely distribution
• Lead, train, and develop production teams, including chefs, bakers, and supervisors
• Support product development, new launches, and scale-up of recipes for mass production
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance needs within the Central Kitchen

Requirements

• Proven experience as Head of Production, Production Manager, or Executive Pastry/Bakery Chef in a Central Kitchen or large-scale production facility
• Strong background in bakery and patisserie high-volume production
• Experience supplying multiple outlets and/or B2B clients
• Solid understanding of production planning, yield management, and cost control
• Hands-on leadership style with strong people management skills
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety standards, and UAE regulatory requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment
• Experience scaling production for business growth or new outlets is a strong advantage.

*This is a senior production leadership role. Only candidates with demonstrated experience managing large-scale, multi-outlet, or B2B bakery/patisserie production will be shortlisted

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Head of Production, Production Manager: 4 years (Required)
• Central Kitchen or large-scale production facility: 4 years (Required)
• HACCP, food safety standards, and UAE regulatory : 4 years (Required)