Posted:3 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Food Production
Description:
Greenspoon Kenya is the online store for people who care about what they eat. Founded in September 2016, Greenspoon was born of a desire to support artisan producers in Kenya, and at the same time provide increased transparency to consumers around the provenance of their food. We are proud to be the first online retail store specifically geared towards showcasing high quality, artisan products, largely made in Kenya. Greenspoon aims to change the way people shop for food: by providing greater transparency, we aim to foster greater consciousness around how and what to buy. We want to see our economy and our local producers grow with greater support from consumers.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Bakery Operations and Production
- Lead daily bakery operations to ensure efficiency, quality and consistency.
- Plan production schedules to meet demand while reducing waste.
- Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.
- Product Development and Commercial Focus
- Innovate and expand the bakery range, balancing creativity, quality and cost.
- Cost recipes and manage margins without compromising product excellence.
- Work closely with procurement and packaging teams to source the best ingredients and package products.
- Team Leadership
- Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing bakery team.
- Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and innovation.
- Market and Business Contribution
- Track industry trends and customer preferences to keep Greenspoon at the forefront of baking innovation.
- Contribute to overall bakery strategy with a focus on quality, efficiency and profitability.
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience managing a commercial bakery or leading bakery operations.
- Strong knowledge of artisan and commercial baking techniques (sourdough, croissants, bagels, baguettes, etc).
- Experience in costing, margin management and commercial operations.
- Hands-on leadership and team management skills.
- Commitment to the highest food safety and quality standards.
- Passion for sustainability and delivering outstanding customer experiences.
- Thrives in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and therefore invite everyone to apply. An online assessment will be part of the recruitment procedure. Applicants should send their motivation and resume and will be invited for the online test.
Salary: Not specified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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