The Bread Factory is the UK’s leading artisan bakery. We make award-winning bread, pastries, and cakes, and as well as supporting our neighbourhood bakeries at GAIL’s, we are the proud suppliers behind London’s Michelin restaurants, prestigious hotels, and even Buckingham Palace! We believe in making good bread. We may have grown over the years, but our philosophy has not changed… to make exceptional quality artisan bread, cakes, and pastries so more people can enjoy them. We bake by hand with natural ingredients, we insist on the finest ingredients, and though we’re always innovating, our baking is based on time-honoured techniques and our decades-old starters. Nothing pleasures us as much as a freshly baked, lovingly crafted loaf. Product is at the heart of our bakeries and everything we do must tell a story that inspires, our people to support us on our journey of growth, leading the way for artisan baking in the UK.
Contracted hours: 40 hours – Full Time
Working Hours: 3pm-11am
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday* (sometimes flexibility might be required during the weekend during peak time)
Location: Milton Keynes
Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing:
* Lead and manage production during shifts, ensuring smooth operations and quality standards
* Train, support, and guide Line Leaders and team members to deliver consistent results
* Monitor product quality, food hygiene, and health & safety compliance at all times
* Plan and manage rotas, absences, and staffing to maintain efficiency
* Drive continuous improvement, hold daily briefings, and collaborate with management on targets and P&L
Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have:
* Proven leadership experience in a similar or food manufacturing environment
* Ability to motivate, inspire, and support a team in a fast-paced setting
* Strong communication and organisational skills with attention to detail
* Confidence in handling performance reviews, feedback, and team development
* Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, for admin and reporting tasks
What’s in it for you?...
* Family-friendly policies such as maternity and paternity pay, and grandparents leave.
* 50% GAIL’s discount and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
* Wellbeing benefits such as 24-hour GP service, parties, Cycle to work schemes and more…
Our Care Values
We care about Job Well Done:
Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.
We care about Baking:
At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.
We care about each other:
We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.
We care about community:
We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.