Bakery Head

Recruitment Matters Africa Pvt Ltd

Job Location:

Lubumbashi - DR Congo

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Production Management: Lead and oversee the complete daily production of breads pastries cakes and specialty bakery items. Develop detailed production schedules aligned with inventory levels sales forecasts and customer demand. Ensure all products are consistently portioned baked to standard and presented attractively. Coordinate workflow across mixing shaping baking decorating and packaging areas ensuring smooth operational flow and minimal bottlenecks.
Quality Control & Food Safety: Implement monitor and enforce strict quality standards for all baked products focusing on taste texture freshness and shelf life. Conduct daily inspections of raw materials doughs and finished products to maintain consistency. Ensure all hygiene sanitation and food safety protocols (including HACCP and GMP) are strictly adhered to overseeing cleanliness of production areas and equipment.
Inventory & Cost Management: Manage bakery inventory efficiently ensuring an uninterrupted supply of high-quality raw materials while minimizing wastage. Monitor consumption patterns optimize production efficiency and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality. Work closely with procurement teams to source ingredients competitively and monitor production costs to achieve target margins.
Team Leadership: Lead train and mentor a diverse team of bakers pastry chefs and support staff. Conduct regular training on standard operating procedures (SOPs) baking techniques and safety protocols. Plan and oversee staff schedules ensuring proper coverage and operational discipline. Foster a positive motivated and collaborative work environment that encourages skill development and team accountability.
Product Development: Drive innovation by developing new bakery products in line with market trends and customer preferences. Continuously improve existing recipes to enhance quality presentation and cost efficiency. Lead the creation and rollout of seasonal festive and promotional bakery items ensuring they meet company and customer standards.
Customer Service & Product Presentation: Ensure bakery products are attractively displayed and maintained at peak freshness. Handle customer inquiries special orders and custom product requests promptly and professionally. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to plan promotions seasonal offers and special events that drive sales and brand loyalty. Maintain a high standard of customer satisfaction through both product quality and service excellence.
Equipment & Maintenance Oversight: Ensure all bakery equipment-including ovens mixers proofers and chillers-is properly maintained and functioning efficiently. Coordinate timely repairs and preventive maintenance schedules. Train staff on safe efficient and standardized operation of all equipment to prevent accidents and maintain production quality.
Reporting & Coordination: Prepare and present daily reports on production wastage and quality control metrics. Collaborate with sales procurement and management teams to ensure alignment in production planning and forecasting. Participate actively in performance review meetings and operational planning sessions to optimize bakery efficiency and profitability.

Key Qualifications

17 20 years of progressive experience in bakery production retail bakery operations or commercial baking.
Proven experience as a Bakery Head Production Manager or Senior Baker in high-volume bakery settings.
Strong preference for candidates with prior experience at Checkers Shoprite or similar large-scale retail bakeries.
Extensive knowledge of baking techniques commercial baking processes and quality standards.
Deep understanding of food safety hygiene practices and regulatory compliance in bakery operations.
Excellent leadership organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage teams train staff and maintain operational discipline.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Diploma or certification in Baking Culinary Arts or Pastry.
Experience with large-scale bakery equipment and automated production lines.
Strong creativity and expertise in product development and recipe innovation.
Skilled in cost management inventory optimization and production efficiency.
Ability to maintain high customer service standards and manage product presentation.

Key Responsibilities Production Management: Lead and oversee the complete daily production of breads pastries cakes and specialty bakery items. Develop detailed production schedules aligned with inventory levels sales forecasts and customer demand. Ensure all products are consistently portioned ba...

Key Responsibilities

Production Management: Lead and oversee the complete daily production of breads pastries cakes and specialty bakery items. Develop detailed production schedules aligned with inventory levels sales forecasts and customer demand. Ensure all products are consistently portioned baked to standard and presented attractively. Coordinate workflow across mixing shaping baking decorating and packaging areas ensuring smooth operational flow and minimal bottlenecks.
Quality Control & Food Safety: Implement monitor and enforce strict quality standards for all baked products focusing on taste texture freshness and shelf life. Conduct daily inspections of raw materials doughs and finished products to maintain consistency. Ensure all hygiene sanitation and food safety protocols (including HACCP and GMP) are strictly adhered to overseeing cleanliness of production areas and equipment.
Inventory & Cost Management: Manage bakery inventory efficiently ensuring an uninterrupted supply of high-quality raw materials while minimizing wastage. Monitor consumption patterns optimize production efficiency and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality. Work closely with procurement teams to source ingredients competitively and monitor production costs to achieve target margins.
Team Leadership: Lead train and mentor a diverse team of bakers pastry chefs and support staff. Conduct regular training on standard operating procedures (SOPs) baking techniques and safety protocols. Plan and oversee staff schedules ensuring proper coverage and operational discipline. Foster a positive motivated and collaborative work environment that encourages skill development and team accountability.
Product Development: Drive innovation by developing new bakery products in line with market trends and customer preferences. Continuously improve existing recipes to enhance quality presentation and cost efficiency. Lead the creation and rollout of seasonal festive and promotional bakery items ensuring they meet company and customer standards.
Customer Service & Product Presentation: Ensure bakery products are attractively displayed and maintained at peak freshness. Handle customer inquiries special orders and custom product requests promptly and professionally. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to plan promotions seasonal offers and special events that drive sales and brand loyalty. Maintain a high standard of customer satisfaction through both product quality and service excellence.
Equipment & Maintenance Oversight: Ensure all bakery equipment-including ovens mixers proofers and chillers-is properly maintained and functioning efficiently. Coordinate timely repairs and preventive maintenance schedules. Train staff on safe efficient and standardized operation of all equipment to prevent accidents and maintain production quality.
Reporting & Coordination: Prepare and present daily reports on production wastage and quality control metrics. Collaborate with sales procurement and management teams to ensure alignment in production planning and forecasting. Participate actively in performance review meetings and operational planning sessions to optimize bakery efficiency and profitability.

Key Qualifications

17 20 years of progressive experience in bakery production retail bakery operations or commercial baking.
Proven experience as a Bakery Head Production Manager or Senior Baker in high-volume bakery settings.
Strong preference for candidates with prior experience at Checkers Shoprite or similar large-scale retail bakeries.
Extensive knowledge of baking techniques commercial baking processes and quality standards.
Deep understanding of food safety hygiene practices and regulatory compliance in bakery operations.
Excellent leadership organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage teams train staff and maintain operational discipline.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Diploma or certification in Baking Culinary Arts or Pastry.
Experience with large-scale bakery equipment and automated production lines.
Strong creativity and expertise in product development and recipe innovation.
Skilled in cost management inventory optimization and production efficiency.
Ability to maintain high customer service standards and manage product presentation.