Central Market Artisan Bakery Production Manager - Fort Worth

The hiring company is a retail bakery department operating within a larger store environment that emphasizes high-quality baked goods and superior customer service. This bakery department specializes in producing a wide range of bakery products including pastries, bread, and tortillas, with a commitment to maintaining excellent production standards, food safety, and customer satisfaction. The business fosters a leadership-driven culture where bakery managers and their teams collaborate closely to ensure that production schedules, product quality, and merchandising goals align with company standards and customer expectations. The bakery team is composed of skilled bakers and partners who contribute to a dynamic and engaging retail environment that continuously serves the community with fresh and delightful baked products.

The Bakery Production Manager role is pivotal in overseeing the complete bakery department operations. This leadership position requires managing a team of bakery production partners, supervising all aspects of bakery production, from scheduling and forecasting to maintaining quality and presentation for customers. The role involves not only the production processes but also extends to sales support, merchandise management, and robust food safety compliance. The manager is expected to make independent business and personnel decisions, lead the hiring and development of team members, conduct performance evaluations, and ensure the team delivers the highest level of customer service. This position demands a strategic mindset paired with hands-on experience in bakery production and operational management.

The Bakery Production Manager ensures production schedules meet forecast demands, oversees product quality control, supports budgeting and inventory management, and fosters vendor relationships. Additionally, the manager upholds all sanitation and food safety regulations and works closely with food safety leadership to conduct reviews and compliance checks. Candidates with experience in European-style baking techniques, familiarity with bakery equipment such as ovens and mixers, or specific knowledge in pastry and bread production will find this role well-suited to their skills.

This is a full-time position requiring a flexible shift schedule to meet the demands of a fast-paced bakery setting. The role involves physical tasks including standing, lifting, and operating bakery machinery, ensuring safety protocols are followed to manage workload effectively. Ultimately, the Bakery Production Manager plays a critical role in shaping the bakery department's success by driving team performance, enhancing customer delight, and ensuring operational excellence.