Bakery Manager Vacancy – Fixed Term Contract (Mombasa)

Our Client, Mini Bakeries Ltd, is seeking to fill the following position on a Fixed Term Contract. Eleven Degrees Consulting Limited is a leading shared service company for Mini Group of Companies, dedicated to providing innovative solutions to our clients. We are committed to excellence and strive to deliver the highest quality products and services. Our team is a diverse group of talented professionals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to the company’s success.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Bakery Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day bakery operations, ensuring smooth production, adherence to food safety standards, and maintaining consistent product quality. The role includes staff supervision, production planning, inventory management, sanitation oversight, and compliance with bakery operating standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily bakery operations, overseeing production and ensuring adherence to schedules.
• Develop and implement bakery production plans, coordinate with Operations Manager, and allocate resources efficiently.
• Monitor production processes to meet quality standards and production quotas.
• Supervise and manage raw materials, including daily stock counts, reorder levels, and accurate inventory maintenance.
• Prepare and publish weekly duty rosters and monthly schedules for bakery staff.
• Implement and monitor food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance practices.
• Conduct quality checks at all production stages to ensure products meet required standards.
• Maintain and oversee bakery sanitation, ensuring compliance with SSOPs and conducting cleanliness audits.
• Manage staff training, recruitment, and performance management to maintain a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Set clear goals for team members, deliver training, monitor performance, and provide coaching for continuous improvement.
• Prepare accurate and timely production reports, inventory records, and quality control documentation.

Deliverables

• Efficient use of staff, inventory, and equipment to meet production targets.
• Timely and cost-effective production within set quality standards.
• High-quality baked products consistently delivered on schedule.
• Accurate and timely reporting of production and staff records.
• Compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bakery operations or production management.
• In-depth knowledge of bakery processes, equipment, and operational requirements.

Key Skills & Competence

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and people management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving, analytical, and logical thinking abilities.
• Team-oriented, innovative, and adaptable approach.
• High energy, integrity, and professionalism.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their application letter and updated CV to the Head of Talent Management via careers@minigrp.com, quoting “Bakery Manager” in the subject line, by COB 16th September, 2025. Kindly indicate your current salary and salary expectations in your application.

NB:

• We do not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
• Internal candidates should apply through their respective Line Managers.
• Successful candidates will undergo background checks.