Production Shift Manager

Company About Us:

Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs, cakes and pastries in the capital. Paul’s ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide London’s busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread, made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques.

Today, as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in business, the goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we do. We have both a wholesale business supplying some of London’s top restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten-minute walk up the road, in Greenwich Market.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company, you’ll have the chance to work with experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head Baker, you will lead the production team on shift and make sure everything is made on time, to specification and to our standards.

• Lead and supervise the production team on shift, allocating tasks so that production plans are met on time and to specification.
• Monitor output and product quality throughout the shift, and resolve or escalate problems promptly to the Head Baker.
• Make sure recipes, allergen controls, HACCP and company procedures are followed at all times.
• Keep accurate production, batch, traceability and cleaning records.
• Track output, waste and labour efficiency, and help improve processes to reduce waste.
• Support shift planning, rotas, absence cover and handovers between shifts.
• Coach and support bakers and operatives, help train new starters and promote a positive team culture.
• Keep the production area clean, safe and well organised, and report hazards, near-misses and incidents.
• Follow instructions on related issues and help out when required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience supervising or leading a team in a bakery or food production environment.
• Good knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen management.
• Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to keep production running to time and to standard.
• Attention to detail in quality checks and record keeping.
• Clear communication and leadership skills, and the confidence to guide, motivate and support a team.

Flexibility to work shifts, as required by the production schedule.

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