Bakery Manager
Liverpool
Full-time
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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Bakery Manager / General Manager to take responsibility for the day\-to\-day running and growth of our established bakery business in Liverpool.
With a team of approximately 20 employees and a busy wholesale and retail operation, you will be responsible for bakery production, team management, daily operations and helping drive the business forward.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day\-to\-day bakery, production, wholesale and retail operations.
- Lead, manage and motivate a team of approximately 20 employees.
- Oversee bakery production, ensuring quality, consistency, efficiency and on\-time wholesale orders.
- Plan production according to retail, wholesale and customer demand.
- Manage staff rotas, training, performance and daily responsibilities.
- Manage stock, purchasing, suppliers and minimise waste.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, HACCP, allergens, cleanliness and health \& safety.
- Monitor sales, labour costs and overall business performance.
- Identify and implement opportunities to increase sales, grow wholesale and retail business and improve profitability.
- Develop new business opportunities and strengthen relationships with existing wholesale customers.
- Identify opportunities to improve products, production processes and customer service.
- Deal with customers and resolve day\-to\-day operational issues.
- Work closely with the owners on business growth, new opportunities and improving overall performance.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience managing a bakery, food production business, restaurant or similar operation.
- Experience managing a team of 15–20\+ employees.
- Strong bakery production and operational management experience.
- Experience with wholesale and/or retail food operations.
- Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills.
- Experience with staff rotas, stock control and supplier management.
- Good knowledge of food safety and HACCP.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to increase sales, improve efficiency and grow a business.
- A hands\-on, proactive approach with the ability to work independently.
Food Safety Level 3 and previous bakery management experience are desirable.
Pay: £25,425\.45\-£40,000\.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Store discount
- Bakery: 6 years (preferred)
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