Head of Bakery
Company: KCO Resource Management
Location: Rutland
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are working with a
long-standing and innovative natural baking company in the
Northeast. They are looking for a Head of Bakery to oversee all
aspects of daily bakery production and wholesale operations to
ensure high-quality, consistent products that reflect the brand’s
values. This person will lead the creative vision for the bakery,
driving quality standards. This company is 100% employee owned and
offers generous benefits! Location: Central Vermont Job
Responsibilities: Oversee daily Bakery production, scheduling, and
workflow to ensure efficiency and consistency. Establish and
monitor production standards, formulas portioning and presentation.
Ensure food and occupational safety standards compliance. Lead and
manage Wholesale business and develop effective programs and menus
that respond to and serve local customers. Lead and develop the
creative vision for the Bakery. Evaluate existing programs and
create a culture of innovation and new product development.
Establish menu change timelines that align with seasonality and
company initiatives. Ensure products align with brand values and
customer expectations. Support Bakery Leads to recruit, train and
mentor artisan bread bakers and pastry chefs. Develop staff through
coaching, performance management, and succession planning. Foster a
positive, collaborative, and high-performance work culture. Partner
closely with leadership to ensure collaborative and positive team
culture, with a special focus on par setting, menu development, and
attractive food merchandising. Partner with Director to set sales
and profitability goals via annual budget planning process. Manage
Bakery budget, labor costs, COGs, and inventory to achieve
financial targets. Identify opportunities to increase efficiency,
reduce costs and drive profitability. Work cross-functionally with
business partners to drive continuous improvement and recognition
of the Bakery as a unique and differentiating business unit in the
company. Provide hands-on support in bakery production when
necessary to maintain operational continuity, model best practices,
and reinforce a collaborative team environment. Required
Skills/Qualifications: 5 years of progressive bakery leadership
with experience in high volume retail café and wholesale
production. Formal education in baking/pastry arts or culinary
management preferred. Strong technical knowledge of artisan breads
and pastries. Proven track record of successfully leading teams and
achieving operational goals. Experience with Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP). Proficient with Microsoft Office suite. Ability to
communicate expectations, feedback, and ideas across
cross-functional teams. Strong leadership skills, including the
ability to set clear, measurable performance goals, coach, mentor,
and inspire a team to reach their full potential. Ability to set
goals and objectives that support performance, build comprehensive
team roadmaps and plans that drive results, allocate resources, and
identify and mitigate risks.
Keywords: KCO Resource Management, Bristol , Head of Bakery, Hospitality & Tourism , Rutland, Connecticut
