Posted: By:Hiring Kenya
Roles & Responsibilities:
Hire, train, schedule, and supervise bakery staff (full-time, STW, and contractual)
Manage, mentor, and train bakery staff, fostering a collaborative and skilled team
Formulate a production plan, lead daily bread production, ensuring fulfillment of customers' orders
Develop and refine bread recipes, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to brand standards
Oversee the baking process, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to recipes and safety standards.
Responsible for tracking all raw material & finished goods inventory, ensuring no losses, and equipment operating in a safe condition, adhering to all safety standards, documentation, and
certification
Manage suppliers, source & order ingredients, and minimize waste.
Execute sales, control costs, and meet/exceed gross and profit margins. Manage cash, establish budget & financial planning goals.
Handle customer orders, inquiries, and complaints, and ensure a positive customer experience.
Ensure all baked goods meet the bakery's standards for taste, appearance, and freshness.
Establish a marketing plan, promote the bakery's products, and increase sales.
Uphold and enforce strict food safety and sanitation standards, managing
all spot-audits and accreditation requirements
Works closely bakery manager to plan production schedules and achieve business goals
Seek improvements in baking processes, efficiency, and product offerings
Minimum Requirements:
Degree/ Diploma in culinary studies, food science, or related field
5+ years’ experience in an operating bakery, preferably in a supervisory role, with a strong background in bread baking techniques
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of baking techniques, ingredients, processing equipment, and dough handling.
Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a team effectively.
Excellent time management and organizational abilities to manage production schedules and inventory.
Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.