Los Angeles | Production Manager | Kitchen Manager | Bakery/Chocolate

Job Description

Job Description

An LA-based dessert and confectionery company located in Glendale seeks a Production Manager/Kitchen Manager to lead the bakery production team in the execution of a wide range of sweet and savory goods. Ideal candidates will have experience in all areas of pastry and chocolate production, as well as in managing a high volume bakery or food service business.

Job Description

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operation of confectionery production at the company's headquarters (a brick and mortar caf and chocolate manufacturing/commissary kitchen) and maintaining (and elevating wherever necessary) the brand standards. The Production Manager will work closely with the founder in implementing their vision for culinary excellence and operational success.

This position is a blend of culinary guardian, inspiring leader, and a hands-on operator who plays an active role in ensuring success in daily operations, growth planning, training, leading staff, and creating a great work environment.

This is a highly dynamic role that will be directly accountable for managing culinary operationsincluding online ordering, chocolate manufacturing, and oversight of thebakery caf. There are plans for growth and expansion and are looking for a strong leader who has strategic vision, proven implementation abilities, and the capacity to oversee multiple units at once.

Success in the role will be achieved by leading successful culinary operations in multiple outlets by taking a hands-on approach. You will lead the team to deliver exceptional operational performance. A successful Production Manager must act proactively, have a growth mindset, and be solutions focused.

The Production Manager must be an experienced Player/coach comfortable working side-by-side with their team in daily operations while maintaining a strategic mindset. The ability to problem solve, project manage, and prioritize goals are requirements of this role.

Daily tasks may include savory and sweet production, working all stations on the line, expediting, maintaining a clean and well organized kitchen, overseeing prep work, planning and executing catering events, ordering, inventory, controlling food costs, hiring, training, and motivating staff, etc. This hands-on position requires no less than 55-60 hours of work per week. Holidays, weekends, occasional nights, and need-based shift coverage for hourly staff are required. Must have and maintain Professional Food Manager certification.

The Production Manager is the main point of contact for the culinary team and is responsible for staffing, staffing solutions, scheduling, labor management, and following through on disciplinary actions. This role ensures that the culinary team uses its tools (checklists, order pars, waste logs, for example) and holds the team accountable.

Requirements:

• Looking for someone who loves food, with strong organization and leadership skills, and a history of creating and implementing efficient systems for production for pastries, chocolates, cakes, and other specialty items. Products are available at stores,select retail partners in LA and nationally.
• At least 2-3 years of chocolate/confectionery production experience
• At least 2-3 years high volume pastry production experience
• At least 3-5 years of culinary leadership experience in a senior role (Pastry chef, corporate pastry chef)
• Experience in online retail is a plus

Benefits:

• Salary range: $95K-105K
• Medical
• PTO
• EOE - We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.