About us: The Bread Factory is London''s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL''s Bakeries nationwide. As our team grow, we seek our next Assistant Manager to join our team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support a smooth, efficient pastries, cakes, and muffins operation.Maintain consistent product quality that meets company standards and specifications.Ensure the highest standards of Food Safety, Health and Safety, and GMP at all times.Plan and organise daily operations to achieve cost-effective and efficient production.Monitor and control wage costs, working within budgeted targets. Duties: Bakery Operations: Directly manage all aspects of production, reviewing production requirements on a daily basis and planning accordingly.Ensure that recipes are followed precisely to maintain optimal product quality standards.Make recommendations for recipe and product improvements.Take responsibility for the operational implementation of new products for BCMG, including updating inventory systems and conducting staff training.Organise shifts on an ongoing basis to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.Recommend and manage operational and organisational changes as required.Resolve any anticipated problems or concerns - such as shortages, quality issues, delays, or operational challenges - in collaboration with other departments, ensurin