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Position: Head of operations Location: Brimingham Salary up to £60,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus We’re working with a growing, independent food and beverage business known for its quality craft offerings, bold design, and strong local following.
With multiple high-performing sites and further openings in the pipeline, the business is now seeking a commercially astute and hands-on Head of Operations to help take the next leap forward.This is an ideal opportunity for a confident and ambitious operator looking to join a dynamic, founder-led business with a strong culture and a clear vision for scale.
You’ll play a central role in shaping and growing the operation, while ensuring teams are developed, systems are tightened, and profitability is maximized.Key Responsibilities
Drive Performance & Profitability: Use data-driven insights to optimize site performance, margins, and operational efficiency across all locations.Operational Leadership: Provide clear, structured leadership to store and area teams—ensuring excellence in daily operations and customer experience.Growth Management: Oversee the roadmap for future openings, including new site planning, team recruitment, launch strategy, and post-opening support.Team Development: Mentor and upskill the existing senior team, building leadership capacity across the business while fostering a strong, motivated culture.Process & Structure: Implement systems and SOPs to support consistency and scalability across the estate.Proactive Operations: Shift the business from reactive firefighting to forward-thinking strategic planning, with a constant focus on improvement.Customer Service Excellence: Ensure all teams are trained to deliver high, consistent standards of service aligned with the brand’s values.Founder Partnership: Work closely with the founder to bring their vision to life—balancing strategic autonomy with collaborative input.
The Ideal Candidate
Based within easy reach of Birmingham, with the flexibility to be present in stores regularly.Experienced in growing and professionalizing multi-site hospitality or retail operations, ideally having scaled a business from a handful of units to 10+.Confident leading at both strategic and operational levels—comfortable coaching a team one day, rolling out a new system the next.Commercially sharp, with a keen understanding of P&Ls, KPIs, and cost control.Passionate about independent brands and hospitality, with a hands-on, can-do approach.Calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and motivated by growth and building teams.
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Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Salary / Rate: £60k per year + Bonus + Car Allowence
Posted: 2025-07-29 15:56:53
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About the Company I am working on an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing artisan bakery in London, known for beautiful viennoiserie, breads, and pastries.
With wholesale and retail growth on the horizon, the business is looking for a Production Lead to bring structure, consistency, and leadership as they scale.This is a key operational hire with real autonomy and influence, ideal for someone who loves the challenge of scaling quality bakery operations from the inside out.The Role You will take charge of bakery production across multiple departments (bread, pastry, savoury), helping streamline operations, strengthen the team, and deliver consistent results at scale.Why Join:
Be part of a business with ambition and momentumPlay a critical role in laying the foundation for future growthShare options available after 12 monthsFull autonomy, flat leadership structure, and space to make an impactOpportunity to shape a production team and evolve systems from the ground up
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily production across departments (bread and pastry split 30/70)Improve labour efficiency and reduce costOversee and refresh SOPs, training, and systems for consistency and qualityWork with existing tools (Cybake, printouts) while supporting longer-term improvementsMentor supervisors and assist senior leadsSupport scaling wholesale production to meet commercial demandCollaborate with finance to review performance metrics and margin improvementsDrive wholesale GPTake full ownership of change, with a flat structure and full autonomy
About You
Experience leading bakery/pastry production in a scaling environmentComfortable managing daily output, staff planning, and performanceStrong with systems, processes, and hands-on team developmentCommercially aware: can balance craft with marginNot afraid to challenge and lead changeFamiliar with Cybake or other bakery management tools a plus
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Type: Permanent Location: London, Greater London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £50k - 60k per year + shares
Posted: 2025-07-25 08:30:33
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Are you a confident, organised leader with a strong background in baking or food production?We're creating a brand-new weekend team to bake and decorate a premium cupcake range for a well-known London bakery chain – and we're looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to lead the shift.Based in Newton Abbot | Fri – Sun (3 days per week)12hr shifts | Full Time | Fixed RotaWhat's on Offer:
Health & Wellbeing ProgrammeCycle To Work SchemeFREE cake!Target based bonusEmployee loyalty bonusA supportive and friendly work environmentFull training and induction into the roleOpportunity for company-sponsored Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership for the right candidateTiered pay scale and progression within the companyOnsite parking
What You'll Be Doing:
Leading and motivating a team of up to 8 bakers and decorators (the initial team will consist of 4 bakers/decorators on each shift).Ensuring daily production targets are met without compromising quality.Overseeing the production of cupcakes from scratch (you'll get stuck in too!)Managing task delegation and real-time problem solving.Attending regular Teams meetings with the client to discuss production performance and address any issues.Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food hygiene throughout the bakery.Monitoring compliance with food safety procedures and company policies.Managing annual leave requests within your team.Supporting the launch of a new cake range later this year.
What You Must Have:
Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a bakery or food production environment.
Ideally, a Level 3 NVQ or Diploma in Team Leading or a related discipline.Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage people and priorities effectively.A hands-on approach – you'll be part of the team, not just overseeing it.Experience working to targets in a fast-paced setting.Understanding of food safety, cleanliness and compliance requirements.Confidence to make decisions and solve problems independently.A calm, positive attitude under pressure and the ability to lead by example.
Shifts:This is a full-time, fixed rota role. 8:00am - 9:00pm, Friday to Sunday. (Includes 2 x 30-minute unpaid breaks each day) 12 hours per day / 36 hours per week - Full Time.Starting Wage:£14.41 per hour, paid monthly.Key Dates:Trial Days for Shortlisted Applicants: Friday 15th August & Friday 22nd AugustStart Date: Friday 12th SeptemberIs This Role Right for You?This is a hands-on, fast-paced leadership role.
If you enjoy getting stuck into production while guiding a team and keeping quality high under pressure – this could be a great fit.But if you're uncomfortable managing people or making decisions independently, this may not be the right match.How to Apply:Think you’ve got the leadership skills, baking know-how and energy to lead a weekend production shift?Apply now, by submitting your CV and a covering letter and become part of the Truly Treats family! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: TQ12 3HX, Newton Abbot, Devon, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £14.41 - 14.41 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-24 11:08:55
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Bakery Manager
Full-Time | Permanent | Accredited “Outstanding to Work For”Location: Worcester, Worcestershire
Inspire.
Nourish.
Lead.Our client is redefining the bakery experience — bold, community-focused, and people-first.
As a Bakery Manager, you'll help shape a local bakery into the heart of its neighbourhood.
What You'll Do
Lead and support your team to deliver exceptional customer service.
Develop team members through coaching and day-to-day support.
Maintain high operational and food standards.
Help drive sales and performance through effective team placement and motivation.
Ensure the bakery is clean, safe, welcoming, and community-oriented.
Craft high-quality coffee and serve award-winning food.
Take responsibility for cost controls and KPI delivery.
What We're Looking For
Experience in hospitality, food service, café, or bakery settings.
Proven ability to manage and motivate teams in fast-paced environments.
Stable employment history (minimum 5 years).
Lives within commuting distance of the bakery.
Eligible to work in the UK.
Available to work 40 hours per week (5 out of 7 days).
Comfortable with early starts (6:00-6:30 AM daily).
Why Join Us?
50% discount on food and drink
Up to 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
Competitive performance-based bonus
24/7 GP and mental health support services
Healthcare cash plan (optical & dental)
Paid day off for your birthday
Discount schemes for top brands
Comprehensive training through the Rise and Shine Programme
Our Values
Keep it Simple
Be Yourself
Aim Higher
Apply today and step into a role where your passion for people and great food truly matters.
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Type: Permanent Location: Worcestershire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £32000 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-24 09:06:43
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We are excited to partner with a leading artisanal bakery group in London, renowned for crafting exceptional baked goods across three thriving locations.The ideal Head Baker will bring passion, creativity, and leadership to the role, ensuring exceptional product quality while inspiring and developing a talented team.
This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic company at the forefront of London’s artisanal baking scene.The Role: Head Baker
Oversee daily bakery operations, ensuring consistent excellence in product quality, taste, and presentation.Lead a talented team of bakers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.Innovate and develop new products aligned with market trends and customer feedback.Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and uphold the highest hygiene standards.
Benefits of the Role:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Be part of a growing bakery group with a strong reputation for excellence.Collaborate with a dedicated and passionate team.Opportunity to shape product innovation.
About You: The successful Head Baker will have:
Proven experience as a Head Baker, or similar leadership role.Expertise in traditional and modern baking techniques, with a focus on, pastries, and viennoiserie.Exceptional leadership and organisational skills.Creativity and a keen eye for detail.Comprehensive knowledge of food safety and compliance standards.A passion for quality and innovation.
Apply Today: Contact Olly at COREcruitment dot com ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, Greater London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £40k per year + /
Posted: 2025-07-18 15:18:52
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We are excited to partner with a leading artisanal bakery group in London, renowned for crafting exceptional baked goods across three thriving locations.The ideal Executive Baker will bring passion, creativity, and leadership to the role, ensuring exceptional product quality while inspiring and developing a talented team.
This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic company at the forefront of London’s artisanal baking scene.The Role: Executive Baker
Oversee daily bakery operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistent excellence in product quality, taste, and presentation.Lead a talented team of bakers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.Innovate and develop new products aligned with market trends and customer feedback.Build and maintain relationships with premium and sustainable suppliers.Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and uphold the highest hygiene standards.Support the growth and expansion of the bakery group, contributing to strategic planning and execution.
Benefits of the Role:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Be part of a growing bakery group with a strong reputation for excellence.Collaborate with a dedicated and passionate team.Opportunity to shape product innovation and influence brand development.
About You: The successful Executive Baker will have:
Proven experience as an Executive Baker, Head Baker, or similar leadership role.Expertise in traditional and modern baking techniques, with a focus on, pastries, and viennoiserie.Exceptional leadership and organisational skills.Creativity and a keen eye for detail.Comprehensive knowledge of food safety and compliance standards.A passion for quality and innovation.
Apply Today: Contact Olly at COREcruitment dot com ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, Greater London, England
Start: /
Duration: /
Salary / Rate: £50k per year + /
Posted: 2025-07-18 15:15:19
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Maintenance EngineerManchester£51,000 - £55,000 + Optional Overtime (£57,000 - £60,000 Realistic) + + Job Security + Holidays + Pension + Training + Friendly Environment + IMMEDIATE START!
Are you looking for a position as a multi-skilled maintenance engineer in a friendly, family run environment? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! On offer is a fantastic opportunity with the package to match in a company that will treat you as more than just a number!This company operates within the Food industry, and is a own label bakery providing products to wholesalers, supermarkets and the sandwich manufacturing industry just to name a few.
You can be a part of a company that offers the opportunity to train, as well as a friendly, family feel environment, in a long term maintenance engineer role.
As A Maintenance Engineer You Will:
* Maintenance engineer on a continental shift.
* Mechanical and electrical fault finding on manufacturing equipment.
* PPM's and breakdowns.
* Occasionally lead small projects.
As A Maintenance Engineer You Must:
* Maintenance engineer background (all backgrounds considered!!).
* Willing to work continental shifts (4 on 4 off).
* Commutable to Manchester.
Please apply or contact Eran on 07458 163044 for immediate consideration.
Keywords: multi skilled maintenance engineer, maintenance engineer, maintenance, engineer, multi skilled, electrical, electrics, mechanic, mechanical, fmcg, food, fault finding, plc, preventive maintenance, shift maintenance engineer, Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Prestwich, Stockport.
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Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: £51000 - £55000 per annum + Family Run Company + Stability
Posted: 2025-07-17 11:34:11
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Location: London (with time split between Central Production Unit, Bakery, and Head Office) Reports to: Commercial DirectorAn exciting opportunity for a driven, hands-on Project Lead to join a fast-growing, design-led hospitality brand known for its considered approach to modern coffee, food, and customer experience.
This role will oversee the end-to-end delivery of product innovation across food and beverage, with a strong focus on the Bakery and Central Production Unit (CPU).Operating at the intersection of product, operations, and innovation, this is a project-focused role that will help bring thoughtful, brand-aligned ideas to life, turning concepts into commercially viable, operationally ready launches that reflect the brand’s commitment to quality, craft, and innovation.Key Responsibilities:1.
Project Management for New Product Launches
Lead the development, testing, and rollout of new food and beverage products.Manage timelines, deliverables, and cross-team coordination to ensure smooth launches.
2.
Innovation Pipeline Coordination
Maintain a forward-looking product pipeline in collaboration with culinary, coffee, operations, and retail teams.Support both strategic launches and seasonal menu innovation.
3.
Oversight of Production Sites
Work closely with the Bakery and CPU to pilot, refine, and scale new products.Ensure operational feasibility and high-quality execution at production level.
4.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Act as the project lead between key teams: Food, Retail Ops, Central Ops, and Marketing.Translate product concepts into actionable operational plans.
What You’ll Bring:
At least 3–5 years of project or programme management experience within food, beverage, or consumer product industries.Experience working in hospitality, food retail, QSR, or premium F&B environments.Strong understanding of new product development cycles, from ideation to execution.Highly organised, proactive, and solutions oriented.Able to balance creativity with operational rigour.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse teams.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, Greater London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: /
Salary / Rate: £60k per year + .
Posted: 2025-07-09 14:09:23
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Night Baker
Paddock Wood, Kent
Salary: £31,200 rising to £33,800 after successful probation
Hours:
Sunday to Wednesday: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Thursday: 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Friday: 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
(Includes one rotated day off during the week)
We are looking for a skilled and reliable Night Baker to join a hardworking team at a well-established bakery in Paddock Wood, Kent.
If you're passionate about baking high-quality bread and pastries, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working through the night, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing, mixing, and baking a wide variety of Bread etc to a high standard
- Working to production schedules and ensuring consistent product quality
- Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards in the bakery
- Operating and maintaining bakery equipment
- Supporting the team with dough preparation, shaping, baking, and finishing
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a professional baker, ideally in a commercial or artisan environment
- Good understanding of traditional and modern baking techniques
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small, dedicated team
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
Physically fit - this is a hands-on role that involves standing, lifting, and working at a pace
What On Offer:
- Competitive starting salary of £31,200, rising to £33,800 after probation
- Stable, full-time night shift hours
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the company
Location: Easily commutable from Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, and surrounding areas.
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Type: Permanent Location: Paddock Wood, England
Start: 23/08/2025
Salary / Rate: £31000 - £33800 per annum + Plus Bens
Posted: 2025-07-08 17:23:10
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This Continuous Improvement Engineer role is working with a European Blue Chip Manufacturing Client and world leading manufacturer looking for a skilled Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their Manufacturing Team.The company is a market leader, and international manufacturer, with an impressive background of investing in and developing employees at all levels of their business, providing extensive training and career progression opportunities.What's in it for you as Continuous Improvement Engineer;
A salary of £50,000
Discretionary KPI Bonus
3x Life Assurance in Salary
Monday - Friday 40 hours per week (8am-4pm)
Group Company Pension
Location - Sevenoaks (approximately 7 miles away, with regular train services)
33 days holiday
Genuine career progression and development opportunities
Main Responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Engineer.
Deliver CI projects to support the operational and Engineering teams to always improve plant output and quality.
Support the delivery of financial budget aligned with the delivery of KPI's (waste, TOS, efficiency, machine uptime, planned tonnage and accidents).
Leverage and develop site capability on CI tools and techniques (Lean Six-sigma, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, Line-balancing, Centrelines).
Support the maintenance and drive CI in our bakery OEE performance management system.
Support embedding site values as part of CI Strategies.
Demonstrate Health and Safety adherence and cultural behaviours to support site culture.
Essential or desirable skills as the Continuous Improvement Engineer.
Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt or similar relevant qualification in CI - essential.
Previous experience/qualifications in Manufacturing Excellence.
Clear understanding and application of CI tools and techniques, in particular DMAIC, SMED, 5S, Centre Lining, SIC, Kaizen and Line Balancing.
Experience working with production overall Equipment Effectiveness software systems.
Experience in analysing and presenting reports.
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Type: Permanent Location: Kent, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £49000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + DOE
Posted: 2025-06-24 09:08:22
