Head of Food and Bakery Operations (P tisserie Focus) Location: South Lanarkshire Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 Relocation Package Offered An established food manufacturing and retail business is entering a new growth phase, with plans to scale a premium artisan bakery and caf offering across retail, wholesale and foodservice channels. The business is focused on building a high-quality, p tisserie-led proposition supported by strong operational discipline, consistent product standards, and scalable production. Role Purpose To lead and develop all bakery and food operations, with a primary focus on p tisserie and Viennoiserie excellence. The role will ensure consistent delivery of premium products while scaling production, driving innovation, and embedding operational best practice. This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of production, product development, team capability and operational performance. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Lead all day-to-day production activity, with a core focus on p tisserie and laminated pastry operations. Develop and manage production plans to meet demand across retail, wholesale and foodservice channels. Design and implement efficient, scalable production processes, particularly for high-volume pastry output. Manage capacity planning, including labour, equipment and production flow. Drive improvements in productivity, waste control and cost efficiency. P tisserie and Viennoiserie Leadership Take full ownership of p ..... full job details .....