Bakery Production Manager Goodwin Recruiting - 4.0 Jacksonville, FL Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Food & beverage industry purchasing experience Food quality maintenance Bakery experience Team leadership Fermentation (food) Coaching Labor cost analysis Team scheduling Team development Professional development support Kitchen cost control Inventory tracking for food cost management Production planning Team training Kitchen staff training Quality control problem-solving Schedule creation Materials management in food and beverage Managing kitchen staff Baked goods production Food ordering Restaurant cost management Production scheduling Product quality failure Full Job Description Join a respected bakery concept known for its creative approach to classic European desserts and commitment to exceptional quality and craftsmanship. We are seeking an experienced Bakery Production Manager to lead a high-volume baking and pastry operation, oversee daily production, develop new products, and build a strong, high-performing bakery team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on bakery leader who combines strong technical baking expertise with production management, team development, and a passion for creating exceptional products. Bakery Production Manager Benefits & Compensation Competitive base salary Annual bonus opportunity Employer coverage for individual health insurance Generous paid time off Collaborative culture focused on creativity, quality, and professional growth Bakery Production Manager Requirements Strong professional background in bakery, baking, or pastry production Proven leadership experience managing bakery, pastry, or high-volume food production teams Advanced knowledge of baking techniques, doughs, fermentation, ingredients, and production processes Strong ability to diagnose and resolve product quality and production issues Experience training, coaching, scheduling, and developing bakery production teams Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, food cost, labor, yields, and waste control Ability to maintain quality and consistency in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment Ability to lift 50+ pounds and stand for extended periods Preferred Bakery & Pastry Experience New product and recipe development experience Experience scaling and standardizing recipes for high-volume production Background improving bakery production systems, workflow, and efficiency Familiarity with clean-label or additive-free ingredients Independent, artisan, or owner-operated bakery experience preferred Bakery Production Manager Responsibilities Lead daily bakery and pastry production from preparation through finished product Manage, train, coach, and develop the bakery production team Establish and maintain standards for recipes, techniques, portioning, baking, finishing, and product quality Create, test, and launch new bakery and pastry products Develop production schedules and organize workflow to meet volume and quality expectations Troubleshoot dough, fermentation, baking, equipment, and production challenges Monitor labor, food cost, yields, waste, and ingredient usage to improve efficiency and profitability Oversee inventory, purchasing, ingredient quality, and product availability Maintain rigorous food safety, sanitation, organization, and cleanliness standards Partner with leadership on seasonal offerings, product innovation, and continued growth of the bakery program