Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
May 04, 2026
Full time
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's - Jericho! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
May 04, 2026
Full time
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's - Jericho! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
A local bakery chain in Brentwood is seeking a Shop Supervisor to enhance customer experience and oversee daily operations. The successful candidate will assist the Shop Manager, supervise staff, manage stock, and ensure food quality standards are met. With prior experience in supervisory roles, you'll lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional service. The role offers a competitive pay of £12.71 per hour for a part-time position of 16 hours spread over 2 days. Flexible hours can be discussed to accommodate needs.
May 04, 2026
Full time
A local bakery chain in Brentwood is seeking a Shop Supervisor to enhance customer experience and oversee daily operations. The successful candidate will assist the Shop Manager, supervise staff, manage stock, and ensure food quality standards are met. With prior experience in supervisory roles, you'll lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional service. The role offers a competitive pay of £12.71 per hour for a part-time position of 16 hours spread over 2 days. Flexible hours can be discussed to accommodate needs.
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's - Jericho! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
May 03, 2026
Full time
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's - Jericho! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's - Bristol area! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
May 03, 2026
Full time
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's - Bristol area! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's - Bristol area! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
May 03, 2026
Full time
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's - Bristol area! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
Are you a driven, hands-on leader with a passion for making things happen? Bells of Lazonby have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Operations Manager to join the team. Location: Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1BG Salary: Competitive Hours: 9am to 5pm with flexibility required Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent About Us: We are an established family bakery with a taste for quality, having created delicious pro click apply for full job details
May 03, 2026
Full time
Are you a driven, hands-on leader with a passion for making things happen? Bells of Lazonby have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Operations Manager to join the team. Location: Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1BG Salary: Competitive Hours: 9am to 5pm with flexibility required Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent About Us: We are an established family bakery with a taste for quality, having created delicious pro click apply for full job details
General Manager vacancy in GAIL's! If creating a positive environment for your team and your neighbourhood makes you smile, then please read on! We are looking for a Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and to be inspiring to a team by empowering them daily and being their coach through leading by example. You should be motivated by strategic planning and execution in order to deliver great results whilst maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must use problem solving skills and be an accountable leader to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As this is a bench role, the successful candidate will support our bakeries in the North London area. As appreciation for being a Bakery Manager with optimistic leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
May 03, 2026
Full time
General Manager vacancy in GAIL's! If creating a positive environment for your team and your neighbourhood makes you smile, then please read on! We are looking for a Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and to be inspiring to a team by empowering them daily and being their coach through leading by example. You should be motivated by strategic planning and execution in order to deliver great results whilst maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must use problem solving skills and be an accountable leader to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As this is a bench role, the successful candidate will support our bakeries in the North London area. As appreciation for being a Bakery Manager with optimistic leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
A leading global bakery group is seeking a passionate General Manager to drive safety and performance at their Bedford site. The role requires a strong leader with a minimum of 5 years in fast-paced food environments to guide a team through ongoing evolution. Excellent communication and strategic planning skills are essential to support growth and empower staff. The position involves a flexible work pattern, including shifts and travel across sites, in a dynamic and challenging environment.
May 02, 2026
Full time
A leading global bakery group is seeking a passionate General Manager to drive safety and performance at their Bedford site. The role requires a strong leader with a minimum of 5 years in fast-paced food environments to guide a team through ongoing evolution. Excellent communication and strategic planning skills are essential to support growth and empower staff. The position involves a flexible work pattern, including shifts and travel across sites, in a dynamic and challenging environment.
General Manager vacancy in GAIL's! If creating a positive environment for your team and your neighbourhood makes you smile, then please read on! We are looking for a Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and to be inspiring to a team by empowering them daily and being their coach through leading by example. You should be motivated by strategic planning and execution in order to deliver great results whilst maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must use problem solving skills and be an accountable leader to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As this is a bench role, the successful candidate will support our bakeries in the North London area. As appreciation for being a Bakery Manager with optimistic leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
May 02, 2026
Full time
General Manager vacancy in GAIL's! If creating a positive environment for your team and your neighbourhood makes you smile, then please read on! We are looking for a Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and to be inspiring to a team by empowering them daily and being their coach through leading by example. You should be motivated by strategic planning and execution in order to deliver great results whilst maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must use problem solving skills and be an accountable leader to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As this is a bench role, the successful candidate will support our bakeries in the North London area. As appreciation for being a Bakery Manager with optimistic leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Buy & sell holiday Long service Holiday Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
May 02, 2026
Full time
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Buy & sell holiday Long service Holiday Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
May 01, 2026
Full time
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us. Our site in Kiveton employs over 600 and is the UK's largest quiche bakery, producing more than 42 million quiche each year along with a wide range of ready meals and soups. What you'll be doing Shift: Sunday to Thursday - 21:30 to 05:30 As Manufacturing Shift Manager on Nights , you will lead colleagues and manage all aspects of the manufacturing operation on your shift ensuring that agreed production plans are met and all manufacturing standards are adhered to. Lead, co-ordinate and prioritise activity across a shift to deliver productivity and efficiency targets in line with the agreed production plan Ensure the adherence of all food manufacturing safety and quality standards by all teams on shift safeguarding the delivery of great tasting, high quality food products Review operational trends across the shift to identify and act upon opportunities that make sustainable improvements in quality, performance and profit Lead the ongoing development of the health and safety culture, promoting adherence to manufacturing guidelines, accident investigation and audit recommendations to support and improve health and safety in the working environment Ensure that communication and information channels are maintained within the operations team to ensure that immediate issues are resolved, and ongoing items and trends are shared with the broader operations community Forecast and control labour requirements, direct and indirect, to meet production programme requirements and customer expectations within budget Monitor and review team capability, ensuring all colleagues are clearly focused on their key objectives and developed to maximise their potential What we're looking for We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. Prior experience of leading a team and resource planning in a people intensive, manufacturing/FMCG environment Demonstrable analytical skills - ability to pull actionable insight from data Hold key qualifications such as advanced food hygiene accreditation, HACCP level 3 qualification and Level Three Health and Safety - IOSH Experience of managing large numbers of people in a complex manufacturing environment If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us. Our site in Kiveton employs over 600 and is the UK's largest quiche bakery, producing more than 42 million quiche each year along with a wide range of ready meals and soups. What you'll be doing Shift: Sunday to Thursday - 21:30 to 05:30 As Manufacturing Shift Manager on Nights , you will lead colleagues and manage all aspects of the manufacturing operation on your shift ensuring that agreed production plans are met and all manufacturing standards are adhered to. Lead, co-ordinate and prioritise activity across a shift to deliver productivity and efficiency targets in line with the agreed production plan Ensure the adherence of all food manufacturing safety and quality standards by all teams on shift safeguarding the delivery of great tasting, high quality food products Review operational trends across the shift to identify and act upon opportunities that make sustainable improvements in quality, performance and profit Lead the ongoing development of the health and safety culture, promoting adherence to manufacturing guidelines, accident investigation and audit recommendations to support and improve health and safety in the working environment Ensure that communication and information channels are maintained within the operations team to ensure that immediate issues are resolved, and ongoing items and trends are shared with the broader operations community Forecast and control labour requirements, direct and indirect, to meet production programme requirements and customer expectations within budget Monitor and review team capability, ensuring all colleagues are clearly focused on their key objectives and developed to maximise their potential What we're looking for We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. Prior experience of leading a team and resource planning in a people intensive, manufacturing/FMCG environment Demonstrable analytical skills - ability to pull actionable insight from data Hold key qualifications such as advanced food hygiene accreditation, HACCP level 3 qualification and Level Three Health and Safety - IOSH Experience of managing large numbers of people in a complex manufacturing environment If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date.
Company description: At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations'? worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years. Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels click apply for full job details
May 01, 2026
Full time
Company description: At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations'? worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years. Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels click apply for full job details
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Production Planner for a leading food manufacturer based in Leicestershire. The Job: The role involves issuing effective and efficient daily and weekly production schedules across all bakeries to optimise customer service, particularly within a high SKU mix environment, while also re-developing the planning and forecasting system. It requires close collaboration with bakery teams to continuously improve the planning process, as well as working alongside Stock Control and the Production Manager to ensure all raw materials, equipment, and staffing are in place for production. This position is particularly suited to planners who have experience focusing on people-based planning, such as managing workforce numbers and skill sets, rather than relying primarily on equipment or machine capacity. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am-5pm Starting salary is £35,000 per annum Key Tasks: Develop a weekly plan Convert the weekly plan to a daily schedule and issue to all bakeries Build and maintain the long term weekly forecast Analyse data and generate reports on production metrics, such as efficiency and utilization Lead planning meetings Resolve scheduling conflicts and adjust production schedules as needed Find ways to improve productivity and reduce costs Align available raw materials, equipment and manning with Stock Control and Production Manager Ensure Health Safety and Food Safety standards are maintained. To carry out any reasonable request made of you by your Manager. The person: Proven experience working as a production planner - doesn't necessarily have to be from a food production as this role is about people planning rather than about machines and equipment etc This is a highly hands-on role with no on-site automation, as all products are handmade and bespoke, so it's important that you're comfortable working in this type of environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Good communication and influencing skills Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications Have their own transport due to location If this position is not the one for you, we have more great roles on our jobs page, why not take a look here: (url removed)
May 01, 2026
Full time
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Production Planner for a leading food manufacturer based in Leicestershire. The Job: The role involves issuing effective and efficient daily and weekly production schedules across all bakeries to optimise customer service, particularly within a high SKU mix environment, while also re-developing the planning and forecasting system. It requires close collaboration with bakery teams to continuously improve the planning process, as well as working alongside Stock Control and the Production Manager to ensure all raw materials, equipment, and staffing are in place for production. This position is particularly suited to planners who have experience focusing on people-based planning, such as managing workforce numbers and skill sets, rather than relying primarily on equipment or machine capacity. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am-5pm Starting salary is £35,000 per annum Key Tasks: Develop a weekly plan Convert the weekly plan to a daily schedule and issue to all bakeries Build and maintain the long term weekly forecast Analyse data and generate reports on production metrics, such as efficiency and utilization Lead planning meetings Resolve scheduling conflicts and adjust production schedules as needed Find ways to improve productivity and reduce costs Align available raw materials, equipment and manning with Stock Control and Production Manager Ensure Health Safety and Food Safety standards are maintained. To carry out any reasonable request made of you by your Manager. The person: Proven experience working as a production planner - doesn't necessarily have to be from a food production as this role is about people planning rather than about machines and equipment etc This is a highly hands-on role with no on-site automation, as all products are handmade and bespoke, so it's important that you're comfortable working in this type of environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Good communication and influencing skills Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications Have their own transport due to location If this position is not the one for you, we have more great roles on our jobs page, why not take a look here: (url removed)
General Manager vacancy in GAIL's - Harrogate If creating a positive environment for your team and your neighbourhood makes you smile, then please read on! We are looking for a Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and to be inspiring to a team by empowering them daily and being their coach through leading by example. You should be motivated by strategic planning and execution in order to deliver great results whilst maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must use problem solving skills and be an accountable leader to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being a Bakery Manager with optimistic leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
May 01, 2026
Full time
General Manager vacancy in GAIL's - Harrogate If creating a positive environment for your team and your neighbourhood makes you smile, then please read on! We are looking for a Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and to be inspiring to a team by empowering them daily and being their coach through leading by example. You should be motivated by strategic planning and execution in order to deliver great results whilst maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must use problem solving skills and be an accountable leader to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being a Bakery Manager with optimistic leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
Bakery Manager - Nights This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and passionate team, working for a well-established and high-quality bakery. About the Bakery Manager job The role oversees the night-time operations of the bakery, ensuring smooth workflows, consistent product quality, and timely production. It involves hands-on bread making, developing new products, and managing a team to foster a positive, high-performing environment. Responsibilities also include efficient scheduling, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, and providing clear handovers to ensure seamless continuity between shifts. Key tasks Be involved in leading the night-time operations of the bakery, ensuring smooth, efficient workflows, organising team tasks, maintaining production schedules, and addressing any operational issues to consistently meet output and quality targets. It requires active participation in all stages of bread and pastry production, from mixing and shaping to baking and finishing, while meeting daily demands and maintaining product consistency according to established standards. Focus on developing new bakery lines by creating, testing, and documenting recipes, ensuring that new products can be produced consistently without compromising quality. Manage and motivate a small team, providing training, supporting skill development, conducting check-ins, and addressing challenges promptly. Efficient production planning and time management including scheduling, prioritising tasks, adjusting workflows, and anticipating bottlenecks to ensure timely delivery of products. Maintain a strict food safety, hygiene, and quality standards is critical, with regular checks, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to cleaning and allergen protocols. Prepare detailed handovers to the day-shift team, recording completed and outstanding tasks, noting stock levels or equipment issues, communicating priorities, and ensuring all documentation and workspaces are in order to support seamless continuity and consistent quality. About You The successful candidate shall have experience in commercial baking and have a good understanding of various baking methods/techniques including dough mixing, oven work and finishing bakery products. Be reliable, self-motivated, and highly organised with a can-do attitude and thrive in a fast-paced, team environment. Demonstrate strong time-management and leadership skills. More details The Bakery Manager job (ref:9032) is paying £50,000 per annum according to your experience and is a nighttime shift position. The bakery is in West Sussex and is commutable from Steyning, Shoreham-by-Sea, Small Dole, Worthing, Lancing, Brighton and Cowfold and surrounding towns within West Sussex. The package includes Free food on site and parking available, 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. The working hours are 5 nights a week - Monday to Friday, 8:00pm to 5:00am. b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics. If this role isn't quite what you're looking for feel free to register with us Upload Your CV - Food Manufacturing Jobs in the UK. Alternate job titles Head Baker Bakery Supervisor Production Manager - Bakery Artisan Bakery Manager Bakery Team Leader Senior Baker Bakery Operations Manager Bakery Shift Manager Bakery & Production Lead
May 01, 2026
Full time
Bakery Manager - Nights This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and passionate team, working for a well-established and high-quality bakery. About the Bakery Manager job The role oversees the night-time operations of the bakery, ensuring smooth workflows, consistent product quality, and timely production. It involves hands-on bread making, developing new products, and managing a team to foster a positive, high-performing environment. Responsibilities also include efficient scheduling, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, and providing clear handovers to ensure seamless continuity between shifts. Key tasks Be involved in leading the night-time operations of the bakery, ensuring smooth, efficient workflows, organising team tasks, maintaining production schedules, and addressing any operational issues to consistently meet output and quality targets. It requires active participation in all stages of bread and pastry production, from mixing and shaping to baking and finishing, while meeting daily demands and maintaining product consistency according to established standards. Focus on developing new bakery lines by creating, testing, and documenting recipes, ensuring that new products can be produced consistently without compromising quality. Manage and motivate a small team, providing training, supporting skill development, conducting check-ins, and addressing challenges promptly. Efficient production planning and time management including scheduling, prioritising tasks, adjusting workflows, and anticipating bottlenecks to ensure timely delivery of products. Maintain a strict food safety, hygiene, and quality standards is critical, with regular checks, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to cleaning and allergen protocols. Prepare detailed handovers to the day-shift team, recording completed and outstanding tasks, noting stock levels or equipment issues, communicating priorities, and ensuring all documentation and workspaces are in order to support seamless continuity and consistent quality. About You The successful candidate shall have experience in commercial baking and have a good understanding of various baking methods/techniques including dough mixing, oven work and finishing bakery products. Be reliable, self-motivated, and highly organised with a can-do attitude and thrive in a fast-paced, team environment. Demonstrate strong time-management and leadership skills. More details The Bakery Manager job (ref:9032) is paying £50,000 per annum according to your experience and is a nighttime shift position. The bakery is in West Sussex and is commutable from Steyning, Shoreham-by-Sea, Small Dole, Worthing, Lancing, Brighton and Cowfold and surrounding towns within West Sussex. The package includes Free food on site and parking available, 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. The working hours are 5 nights a week - Monday to Friday, 8:00pm to 5:00am. b3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful - with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics. If this role isn't quite what you're looking for feel free to register with us Upload Your CV - Food Manufacturing Jobs in the UK. Alternate job titles Head Baker Bakery Supervisor Production Manager - Bakery Artisan Bakery Manager Bakery Team Leader Senior Baker Bakery Operations Manager Bakery Shift Manager Bakery & Production Lead
Job title: HEAD OF MARKETING SLT level: with ambition for Exec team Reporting to : COO Line manages: Social media manager and any adjacent agencies or external partners - web, design, digital etc. Location: Dalston Office, but expected to be present at all sites regularly Contract: Full Time Salary: £55k+ Who we are? The Dusty Knuckle Bakery is a purpose-driven business operating a wholesale bakery and busy cafés across North and East London. Founded in 2014, The Dusty Knuckle began by baking a handful of loaves from a shipping container in a Dalston car park. It has since grown into a permanent café and wholesale bakery supplying some of London's best food businesses, alongside a milk float, a permanent van in Highbury Fields, and a café-pizza restaurant in Haringey. Awarded Time Out's Best Bakery in London and a King's Enterprise Award in 2025, The Dusty Knuckle is about more than great food. We train young people with offending histories, or those at risk of crime, into confident, responsible professionals. Every role at TDK supports this mission. We are committed to making exceptional food using the finest ingredients, with everything produced in-house wherever possible. Why work for us? Part-bakery, part-cafe, part training-program, The Dusty Knuckle is a truly unique workplace. Join our team, and you will: be part of an expert crew with a detailed understanding of baking, cooking, hospitality and coffee have opportunities for career progression in a diverse and growing organisation with ambitions be given paid training opportunities Enjoy our staff perks; At TDK, we offer: Paid training days Additional day's holiday for every year worked Regular inhouse massages for staff Enhanced maternity and paternity Free staff food, coffee, bread and pastries every day Cycle to Work and Employee Tech Scheme Employee support and specialist third party wellbeing service Regular appraisals to develop person-specific career goals Free use of our Campervan (if over 25 and a clean UK license) Better gym membership discount Role purpose As the Head of Marketing, you will be the catalyst for keeping The Dusty Knuckle brand relevant and resonant with our customers. You'll co-design and implement the brand pack used throughout the business, owning the marketing strategy to drive customer demand and grow audience, bringing market insights into everything from new product development (NPD) efforts through to impactful events. Your role will encompass the entire customer journey: whether a visit to our cafes or a digital interaction - you will ensure all touchpoints align with our overarching brand vision, ensuring we keep customers at the very heart of our decision making and ensuring high brand standards across all our key touchpoints. Why apply for this role? Join The Dusty Knuckle as the Head of Marketing to drive consistency and excellence in our branding and marketing efforts. This role is centred on understanding the market and the customer - spotting trends and opportunities and seamlessly communicating to the world using consistent brand language that you will need to speak fluently. We are looking for someone who cherishes implementation and thrives on operational collaboration that turns innovative ideas into proactive plans/campaigns that drive sales . If you are passionate about creating meaningful connections and making a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity to lead within a socially driven organisation. This role would suit a highly competent marketeer with strong leadership attributes and a solid background in brand thinking, trend analysis and creative execution, who is passionate about driving customer-centric strategies in a socially responsible environment. Key Responsibilities: 1. Brand Development & Positioning: Help to shape and lead on executing The Dusty Knuckle's brand identity (spanning both commercial and social impact) to reflect our core values while appealing to a diverse audience. Responsibilities: Deliver a compelling brand story that resonates across all channels and audiences. Manage and lead the social media team and any external agents to ensure consistent messaging / aesthetics and engagement that aligns with the brand voice. Ensure consistency in tone, messaging, and visual identity across all channels, adapting to customer feedback and market trends. 2. Integrated Marketing Strategy: Lead the marketing calendar one year ahead and drive demand generation initiatives that enhance brand visibility and customer engagement across key opportunity trade areas (gifts, seasonal etc.). Responsibilities: Develop and execute all marketing for the company, from our usual product launches to seasonal campaigns Collaborate cross-functionally to align marketing efforts with retail operations and maximize key trading opportunities whilst aligning demand with operational capacity Bring market insight to all NPD: support the commercialization of new products through clear positioning, launch planning, operational synchronicity and performance analysis Take overall ownership for the sales impact of our marketing efforts Identify and pursue strategic collaborations and events that align with our brand and resonate with our audience 3. Customer Experience & Engagement: Ensure that the brand experience is consistently delivered across all customer touchpoints, both in person and online. Responsibilities: Design, own and implement visual merchandising and customer interactions, ensuring they maximise sales and reflect brand values. Design and implement packaging, gift presentation, and promotional materials to enhance the customer journey. Manage website performance and digital sales channels to support overall business objectives. Drive engagement through effective online marketing strategies and social media presence, aligning efforts with operations in order to convert sales - for instance click and collect, QR ordering and other customer sales strategies Deploy external agencies as necessary to maximize any digital sales, removing friction from online purchase moments 4. Data-Driven Insights, Trend analysis: Use analytics & trend analysis to inform marketing strategies and assess performance against business objectives, compiling regular reports to exec team. Responsibilities: Analyse sales data and customer feedback to refine product offerings and marketing tactics. Present actionable insights to the COO to ensure alignment with customer expectations and market trends. You must be: Analytical Thinker: Proficient in using metrics and data to drive decisions and measure outcomes. Creative Communicator: Exceptionally skilled in writing to create engaging and impactful content. Organised and Proactive: Strong project management abilities with a collaborative mindset; well organised and personable. Passionate About Food: A genuine enthusiasm for the food and hospitality industry. Socially Conscious: Engaged with societal issues and understanding their intersection with marketing; opinionated and informed. Experienced in Growth Environments: A track record of success in dynamic, fast-paced settings, ideally within a growing business. Self-Starter: Capable of working independently while knowing when to collaborate and ask for help. Culturally Savvy: Experienced in multicultural marketing and understanding diverse audiences. Discerning Palate: A keen eye for food quality and presentation, with a genuine appreciation for culinary excellence. Positive Energy: Brings enthusiasm and positivity to the team environment Instructions for application: To apply for this position please email your CV via the button below, alongside a cover letter explaining why you would like to move on from your current role and why, based on the skills required for the role, you are a good fit for this role at The Dusty Knuckle. Please make sure you put the Subject of email application 'HEAD OF MARKETING' Deadline for applications 11th May.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Job title: HEAD OF MARKETING SLT level: with ambition for Exec team Reporting to : COO Line manages: Social media manager and any adjacent agencies or external partners - web, design, digital etc. Location: Dalston Office, but expected to be present at all sites regularly Contract: Full Time Salary: £55k+ Who we are? The Dusty Knuckle Bakery is a purpose-driven business operating a wholesale bakery and busy cafés across North and East London. Founded in 2014, The Dusty Knuckle began by baking a handful of loaves from a shipping container in a Dalston car park. It has since grown into a permanent café and wholesale bakery supplying some of London's best food businesses, alongside a milk float, a permanent van in Highbury Fields, and a café-pizza restaurant in Haringey. Awarded Time Out's Best Bakery in London and a King's Enterprise Award in 2025, The Dusty Knuckle is about more than great food. We train young people with offending histories, or those at risk of crime, into confident, responsible professionals. Every role at TDK supports this mission. We are committed to making exceptional food using the finest ingredients, with everything produced in-house wherever possible. Why work for us? Part-bakery, part-cafe, part training-program, The Dusty Knuckle is a truly unique workplace. Join our team, and you will: be part of an expert crew with a detailed understanding of baking, cooking, hospitality and coffee have opportunities for career progression in a diverse and growing organisation with ambitions be given paid training opportunities Enjoy our staff perks; At TDK, we offer: Paid training days Additional day's holiday for every year worked Regular inhouse massages for staff Enhanced maternity and paternity Free staff food, coffee, bread and pastries every day Cycle to Work and Employee Tech Scheme Employee support and specialist third party wellbeing service Regular appraisals to develop person-specific career goals Free use of our Campervan (if over 25 and a clean UK license) Better gym membership discount Role purpose As the Head of Marketing, you will be the catalyst for keeping The Dusty Knuckle brand relevant and resonant with our customers. You'll co-design and implement the brand pack used throughout the business, owning the marketing strategy to drive customer demand and grow audience, bringing market insights into everything from new product development (NPD) efforts through to impactful events. Your role will encompass the entire customer journey: whether a visit to our cafes or a digital interaction - you will ensure all touchpoints align with our overarching brand vision, ensuring we keep customers at the very heart of our decision making and ensuring high brand standards across all our key touchpoints. Why apply for this role? Join The Dusty Knuckle as the Head of Marketing to drive consistency and excellence in our branding and marketing efforts. This role is centred on understanding the market and the customer - spotting trends and opportunities and seamlessly communicating to the world using consistent brand language that you will need to speak fluently. We are looking for someone who cherishes implementation and thrives on operational collaboration that turns innovative ideas into proactive plans/campaigns that drive sales . If you are passionate about creating meaningful connections and making a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity to lead within a socially driven organisation. This role would suit a highly competent marketeer with strong leadership attributes and a solid background in brand thinking, trend analysis and creative execution, who is passionate about driving customer-centric strategies in a socially responsible environment. Key Responsibilities: 1. Brand Development & Positioning: Help to shape and lead on executing The Dusty Knuckle's brand identity (spanning both commercial and social impact) to reflect our core values while appealing to a diverse audience. Responsibilities: Deliver a compelling brand story that resonates across all channels and audiences. Manage and lead the social media team and any external agents to ensure consistent messaging / aesthetics and engagement that aligns with the brand voice. Ensure consistency in tone, messaging, and visual identity across all channels, adapting to customer feedback and market trends. 2. Integrated Marketing Strategy: Lead the marketing calendar one year ahead and drive demand generation initiatives that enhance brand visibility and customer engagement across key opportunity trade areas (gifts, seasonal etc.). Responsibilities: Develop and execute all marketing for the company, from our usual product launches to seasonal campaigns Collaborate cross-functionally to align marketing efforts with retail operations and maximize key trading opportunities whilst aligning demand with operational capacity Bring market insight to all NPD: support the commercialization of new products through clear positioning, launch planning, operational synchronicity and performance analysis Take overall ownership for the sales impact of our marketing efforts Identify and pursue strategic collaborations and events that align with our brand and resonate with our audience 3. Customer Experience & Engagement: Ensure that the brand experience is consistently delivered across all customer touchpoints, both in person and online. Responsibilities: Design, own and implement visual merchandising and customer interactions, ensuring they maximise sales and reflect brand values. Design and implement packaging, gift presentation, and promotional materials to enhance the customer journey. Manage website performance and digital sales channels to support overall business objectives. Drive engagement through effective online marketing strategies and social media presence, aligning efforts with operations in order to convert sales - for instance click and collect, QR ordering and other customer sales strategies Deploy external agencies as necessary to maximize any digital sales, removing friction from online purchase moments 4. Data-Driven Insights, Trend analysis: Use analytics & trend analysis to inform marketing strategies and assess performance against business objectives, compiling regular reports to exec team. Responsibilities: Analyse sales data and customer feedback to refine product offerings and marketing tactics. Present actionable insights to the COO to ensure alignment with customer expectations and market trends. You must be: Analytical Thinker: Proficient in using metrics and data to drive decisions and measure outcomes. Creative Communicator: Exceptionally skilled in writing to create engaging and impactful content. Organised and Proactive: Strong project management abilities with a collaborative mindset; well organised and personable. Passionate About Food: A genuine enthusiasm for the food and hospitality industry. Socially Conscious: Engaged with societal issues and understanding their intersection with marketing; opinionated and informed. Experienced in Growth Environments: A track record of success in dynamic, fast-paced settings, ideally within a growing business. Self-Starter: Capable of working independently while knowing when to collaborate and ask for help. Culturally Savvy: Experienced in multicultural marketing and understanding diverse audiences. Discerning Palate: A keen eye for food quality and presentation, with a genuine appreciation for culinary excellence. Positive Energy: Brings enthusiasm and positivity to the team environment Instructions for application: To apply for this position please email your CV via the button below, alongside a cover letter explaining why you would like to move on from your current role and why, based on the skills required for the role, you are a good fit for this role at The Dusty Knuckle. Please make sure you put the Subject of email application 'HEAD OF MARKETING' Deadline for applications 11th May.
Join Our Team as a Development Chef in our New Product Development Team! Due to continued business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Development Chef to join our New Product Development team based in Bodmin. This is a hands on, creative role at the heart of our food innovation, ideal for someone passionate about product development, quality food, and working collaboratively in a fast paced FMCG environment. Working closely with the NPD Manager, NPD Assistant Manager and wider cross functional teams, you will be involved in developing and launching new products, as well as enhancing our existing range, ensuring everything we produce meets our quality, safety, and customer expectations. Hours of Work 08:00 until 16:00 Days of work: Monday to Friday Salary - TBC depending on qualifications and experience Closing Date 08 May 2026. Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so early submission is encouraged. Why Join Us? By joining our growing NPD team, you will play a key role in shaping products enjoyed by customers across the UK. We are a values led business built on Quality, Friendliness, Customer Focus, Honesty, and Passion, and we are proud of our heritage and our people. We offer a supportive working environment where ideas are encouraged, development is supported, and careers can grow alongside the business. If you're a creative and driven Development Chef looking for your next opportunity in a growing food business, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Product Development: Manage new and existing product development projects from concept through to launch. Develop, refine, and trial recipes to deliver high quality, innovative products. Ensure products align with company strategy, customer briefs, and market trends. Trials and Scale Up: Plan and lead kitchen trials, factory trials, and first productions as required. Support product scale up, ensuring smooth transition from development to production. Work closely with Operations and Technical teams to ensure manufacturability and consistency. Quality, Food Safety and Compliance: Ensure all products comply with food safety, legal, customer and internal quality standards. Maintain accurate NPD documentation, specifications, and trial records. Follow the NPD Quality Assurance system and support audit activity where required. Collaboration and Customer Focus: Work cross functionally with Technical, Commercial, Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain teams. Support customer presentations, tastings and product reviews when required. Build strong working relationships with customers and suppliers. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to improving NPD processes, ways of working and product performance. Support cost control, value engineering and margin awareness throughout development. Travel: Willingness and flexibility to travel within the UK and, where required, internationally to support customer visits, supplier meetings, product trials and site based project activity. Essential Requirements Proven experience delivering end to end product development, from concept through to launch. Strong food development capability, including recipe formulation and hands on culinary skills. Sound knowledge of food manufacturing processes, food safety standards, allergens and HACCP principles. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Full Drivers UK Licence. Confidence working cross functionally with Technical, Operations and Commercial teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proactive, solutions focused approach. A genuine passion for food, quality and product excellence. Desirable Requirements Experience developing products within chilled, frozen, bakery, ready meals or protein based categories. Experience working within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment. Experience working with major UK retailers or foodservice customers. Practical experience of factory trials, scale up or pilot plant activity. Formal culinary or food related qualifications, with additional food safety training. Even Better Bits! (PROPER PERKS) Free pasties and pastries every day. Weekly free fruit. Subsidised staff canteen. Monthly colleague treats. Regular staff BBQs. Christmas celebrations and goodies. Free use of spa & golf facilities in St Austell. Birthday meal in the canteen. Mental Health First Aiders. Company funded Health Cash Plan. Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline). Death in Service plan. Employment anniversary cash awards. £500 colleague referral bonuses. Huge discounts on pasties, pastries, cakes and tarts. Local business discounts. Excellent career development opportunities. Strong internal communication, newsletters, suggestion boxes and more. Apply Today! If you're a team player with a positive can do attitude and want to be part of our friendly and rapidly growing company, apply today!
May 01, 2026
Full time
Join Our Team as a Development Chef in our New Product Development Team! Due to continued business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Development Chef to join our New Product Development team based in Bodmin. This is a hands on, creative role at the heart of our food innovation, ideal for someone passionate about product development, quality food, and working collaboratively in a fast paced FMCG environment. Working closely with the NPD Manager, NPD Assistant Manager and wider cross functional teams, you will be involved in developing and launching new products, as well as enhancing our existing range, ensuring everything we produce meets our quality, safety, and customer expectations. Hours of Work 08:00 until 16:00 Days of work: Monday to Friday Salary - TBC depending on qualifications and experience Closing Date 08 May 2026. Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so early submission is encouraged. Why Join Us? By joining our growing NPD team, you will play a key role in shaping products enjoyed by customers across the UK. We are a values led business built on Quality, Friendliness, Customer Focus, Honesty, and Passion, and we are proud of our heritage and our people. We offer a supportive working environment where ideas are encouraged, development is supported, and careers can grow alongside the business. If you're a creative and driven Development Chef looking for your next opportunity in a growing food business, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Product Development: Manage new and existing product development projects from concept through to launch. Develop, refine, and trial recipes to deliver high quality, innovative products. Ensure products align with company strategy, customer briefs, and market trends. Trials and Scale Up: Plan and lead kitchen trials, factory trials, and first productions as required. Support product scale up, ensuring smooth transition from development to production. Work closely with Operations and Technical teams to ensure manufacturability and consistency. Quality, Food Safety and Compliance: Ensure all products comply with food safety, legal, customer and internal quality standards. Maintain accurate NPD documentation, specifications, and trial records. Follow the NPD Quality Assurance system and support audit activity where required. Collaboration and Customer Focus: Work cross functionally with Technical, Commercial, Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain teams. Support customer presentations, tastings and product reviews when required. Build strong working relationships with customers and suppliers. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to improving NPD processes, ways of working and product performance. Support cost control, value engineering and margin awareness throughout development. Travel: Willingness and flexibility to travel within the UK and, where required, internationally to support customer visits, supplier meetings, product trials and site based project activity. Essential Requirements Proven experience delivering end to end product development, from concept through to launch. Strong food development capability, including recipe formulation and hands on culinary skills. Sound knowledge of food manufacturing processes, food safety standards, allergens and HACCP principles. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Full Drivers UK Licence. Confidence working cross functionally with Technical, Operations and Commercial teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proactive, solutions focused approach. A genuine passion for food, quality and product excellence. Desirable Requirements Experience developing products within chilled, frozen, bakery, ready meals or protein based categories. Experience working within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment. Experience working with major UK retailers or foodservice customers. Practical experience of factory trials, scale up or pilot plant activity. Formal culinary or food related qualifications, with additional food safety training. Even Better Bits! (PROPER PERKS) Free pasties and pastries every day. Weekly free fruit. Subsidised staff canteen. Monthly colleague treats. Regular staff BBQs. Christmas celebrations and goodies. Free use of spa & golf facilities in St Austell. Birthday meal in the canteen. Mental Health First Aiders. Company funded Health Cash Plan. Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline). Death in Service plan. Employment anniversary cash awards. £500 colleague referral bonuses. Huge discounts on pasties, pastries, cakes and tarts. Local business discounts. Excellent career development opportunities. Strong internal communication, newsletters, suggestion boxes and more. Apply Today! If you're a team player with a positive can do attitude and want to be part of our friendly and rapidly growing company, apply today!
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's - South End Green! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
May 01, 2026
Full time
Assistant Manager vacancy in GAIL's - South End Green! If supporting a team and leading by example excites you and makes you smile, then please read on. We are looking for an Assistant Bakery Manager who has a passion to join the GAIL's family and use a hands-on approach to be a team builder , maximizing the skills and confidence of the team. You should be motivated by achieving great results whilst being responsible in maintaining our high standards. With no day being the same, you must be charismatic and positive to manage the changes and challenges each day may bring. As appreciation for being an Assistant Manager with efficient leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including: Free food and drink when working 50% off food and drink when not working 33 days holiday Pension Scheme Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24 hour GP service Cycle to work scheme Twice yearly pay review Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL's
