Operations Manager - Bakery
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About the Role
An artisanal bakery in Dubai seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily production, quality control, inventory, team leadership, and food safety compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee daily production schedules for bread, brioche and pastries
- Ensure consistency in recipes, fermentation processes, and baking standards
- Maintain high product quality aligned with artisanal methods and brand values
- Monitor waste levels and implement strategies to reduce spoilage
- Plan and optimize workflows for baking, packing, and operations
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and manage repairs
- Manage inventory of ingredients, packaging, and supplies
- Supervise bakers, pastry chefs, and support staff
- Ensure compliance with local health, food safety, and labor regulations
- Monitor labor costs, food costs, and operational expenses
Requirements
- 3+ years of operations or production management experience in a bakery, café, or food production environment
- Strong understanding of artisanal baking processes (bread fermentation, sourdough, pastry basics)
- Experience managing teams and schedules
- Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations
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Job Summary
- The Operations Manager oversees the day‑to‑day operations of the artisanal bakery, ensuring efficient production, consistent product quality, food safety compliance, and smooth coordination between baking and supply chain activities.
- This role balances hands‑on leadership with planning, process improvement, and team development while preserving the bakery’s artisanal standards and brand values.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily production schedules for bread, brioche and pastries
- Ensure consistency in recipes, fermentation processes, and baking standards
- Maintain high product quality aligned with artisanal methods and brand values
- Monitor waste levels and implement strategies to reduce spoilage
- Plan and optimize workflows for baking, packing, and operations
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and manage repairs
- Implement and improve operational procedures and documentation
- Ensure smooth opening and closing procedures
- Manage inventory of ingredients, packaging, and supplies
- Source high‑quality ingredients from suppliers and maintain vendor relationships
- Forecast ingredient needs based on sales trends and seasonal demand
- Control costs while maintaining product quality
Qualifications & Experience
- 3+ years of operations or production management experience in a bakery, café, or food production environment
- Strong understanding of artisanal baking processes (bread fermentation, sourdough, pastry basics)
- Experience managing teams and schedules
- Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations
Compensation
- Pay: AED8,000.00 AED10,000.00 per month
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