Retail Bakery Production Manager

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Retail Bakery Production Manager to lead our dynamic production team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the entire bakery production lifecycle, from planning and sourcing to delivering the highest quality baked goods. The ideal candidate is a natural leader, a problem-solver, and is passionate about maintaining excellence in food quality and safety. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management: Directly oversee, mentor, and coach the bakery production team. Foster a positive, accountable, and high‑performing work culture. Production Planning: Develop and manage daily production schedules to efficiently meet customer demand, optimizing workflow, staff allocation, and resource use. Quality Control: Uphold the highest standards of product quality and consistency by conducting regular inspections and implementing rigorous quality control checks. Food Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all food safety, sanitation, and workplace health regulations. Lead regular training for staff on hygiene and safe practices. Inventory & Cost Control: Manage inventory levels, ingredient ordering, and production waste to ensure product freshness and minimize costs. Process Improvement: Proactively identify operational issues and bottlenecks. Collaborate with the team to develop and implement effective, practical solutions. New Product Development: Actively contribute to new product launches and R&D initiatives, providing valuable feedback to refine recipes and processes. Standardization: Develop, update, and enforce all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production, equipment use, and opening/closing duties. Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with team members, senior management, and customers as required. Requirements A minimum of 5 years of experience in Food Production and/or Bakery Production. At least 1 year of experience in a manager‑grade position. Proven track record of independently managing a team of 5 or more people. In‑depth knowledge of HACCP, food safety standards, and quality assurance practices in a commercial bakery setting. Excellent problem‑solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify issues and implement timely solutions. Meticulous attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability for product quality and team safety. Outstanding organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to perform under pressure. Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays as per operational needs. A positive, collaborative leadership style with a commitment to continuous improvement. Benefits Double Pay Five‑day work week Free Shuttle Bus Birthday Leave and birthday gift On‑boarding Anniversary Leave Paid Leave (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave and Marriage Leave) Medical Insurance Coverage Monthly Shopping Coupon and staff purchase discount Application Questions Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Hong Kong? What's your expected monthly basic salary? How many years' experience do you have as a production manager? How many years of people management experience do you have? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? How would you rate your English language skills? Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 101-1,000 employees Interested parties please click “Apply Now” or send application with detailed resume, desired date available and expected salary to Human Resources Department, The Garden Company Limited, 1-11 Sham Tsz Street, Sham Tseng, New Territories, Hong Kong. All applications will be treated in strict confidence and retained for 6 months for recruitment purposes only. #J-18808-Ljbffr