Overview
Bakery Director role at World Agriculture & Opportunities. This is a leadership, acquisition/succession opportunity with an artisan bakery known for sourdough and naturally-leavened breads. Location: North East England. Full-time. Relocation welcome. Competitive salary depending on experience.
The Company
Our client is a well-established artisan bakery with a reputation for excellence in sourdough and naturally-leavened breads. Operating from a dedicated site in the heart of a vibrant market town, the bakery supplies a loyal customer base including retail customers and respected wholesale accounts. The business is fully committed to quality, traditional methods, and using local and organic ingredients wherever possible.
The Job Role
This is a rare leadership opportunity with a view to taking full ownership of the business. The successful candidate will be hands-on in daily production, business development, and team management, with a path to becoming the future owner-operator of this thriving artisan bakery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead daily baking operations, including production of sourdough and rye-based breads
* Maintain the highest standards of food quality and consistency
* Oversee and support a small, committed team of bakery staff
* Manage ingredient sourcing, inventory, and production planning
* Uphold strong food safety and hygiene standards
* Build and maintain excellent relationships with wholesale and retail customers
* Collaborate with the current Director to transition into full ownership
Candidate Requirements
* A proven artisan baker with experience producing high-quality, naturally-leavened bread (essential)
* Passionate about food quality, traditional baking, and local sourcing
* Entrepreneurial and ready to step into a business leadership role
* Experienced in managing staff and small production teams
* Energetic, reliable, and resilient under pressure
* Strong communication skills with a good sense of humour
* Open to relocation (if applicable) and committed to long-term business success and ownership
Job Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
How to Apply
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please contact Saffron at 07754 853939 or Saffron@AgriFJ.co.uk to apply.
Contact us to apply: 07754 853939 | Saffron@AgriFJ.co.uk
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