PRODUCTION MANAGER HEAD BAKER

Posted 3 days ago

lil rizzos restaurantsLake Ozark (MO)

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SENIORITY

Senior

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About the role

PRODUCTION MANAGER / HEAD BAKERSALARY | PERFORMANCE BONUS / 4AM - 2PM / LEAD THE BAKE FROM THE FIRST MIX TO DELIVERYWe're adding a commercial baking component to our operations at The Lake of the Ozarks and we need someone who owns the entire production floor from day one. This isn't a one-man artisan shop. This is production. You'll purchase inventory, review orders, build the bake schedule, assign the crew, monitor dough from mix to proof to the oven, and make sure every product ships on time and meets spec. You're on the floor, not in an office. When the dough's wrong, you fix it. When the crew needs direction, you lead. When product leaves the building, it's right because you made it right. If you're a head baker ready to run a real production operation, we want to talk. The shift:4:00 AM to 2:00 PMFull time, consistent schedule What you'll own: Production planning from purchasing to route departure Mixing, dough development, fermentation and troubleshooting Proofing, baking, cooling and slicing quality Piece weights, dimensions, color, texture and appearance Labor management, scheduling and training Inventory, food safety and sanitation compliance Waste tracking and yield control Equipment checks and preventive maintenance

What you get:

Competitive salary with bonus' based on KPI performance.
Health insurance
Simple IRA with employer match
Paid vacation after one year
A real leadership role with growth potential
What we need:
Culinary school and/or baking education3, 5 years commercial or high volume baking experience
Experience with bakery management software
Strong leadership and production management
Understanding of dough science and bake parameters
Someone who owns the floor. Every shift.
Food safety mindset and attention to detail

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