Senior Overnight Bakery Manager - Boston Bakery

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Overnight Operations with Excellence
• Oversee all overnight production across proofing, baking, finishing, packaging, and dispatch to cafes and catering operations.
• Ensure all products meet Tatte's standards for quality, consistency, and craftsmanship.
• Manage scheduling, staffing, and labor forecasting in collaboration with the Bakery GM and Logistics Manager.
• Serve as the senior on-site leader overnight, ensuring smooth coordination with day management teams.
• Maintain all bakery equipment, facilities, and vehicles in optimal working order.
• Drive Efficiency and Continuous Improvement
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production, sanitation, and safety.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, waste, efficiency, and labor utilization.
• Monitor and report performance metrics to identify and address operational opportunities.
• Promote lean manufacturing and process optimization while protecting product integrity.
• Ensure the bakery remains in full compliance with all Tatte, local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, FDA, GMP, HACCP).
• Build, Develop, and Engage Teams
• Inspire, lead, and develop a large overnight team rooted in craftsmanship, collaboration, and belonging.
• Provide coaching, clear feedback, and accountability to all overnight supervisors and line staff.
• Partner with the People Team to recruit, onboard, and train team members for growth and readiness.
• Conduct regular team huddles and "heart checks" to maintain engagement, morale, and alignment.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safety-focused environment that reflects Tatte's values.
• Safeguard Quality and Food Safety
• Protect the integrity of Tatte's bakery products and recipes through rigorous quality control.
• Partner with Culinary and Product Development to integrate new products into production.
• Ensure documentation and readiness for all audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Promote sanitation and cleanliness standards that exceed regulatory requirements.
• Partner for Bakery and Business Growth
• Collaborate with the Bakery GM and other leaders on bakery capacity planning and expansion readiness.
• Contribute to the success of key initiatives tied to production innovation, quality improvement, and team development.
• Act as a cultural ambassador for Tatte's bakery operations, ensuring the overnight team is aligned with our mission, brand essence, and operating excellence.

  Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in bakery manufacturing or high-volume food production, including 3+ years in leadership.
  • Proven success managing multi-line, large-scale operations with complex workflows.
  • Strong command of production planning, quality control, and labor management systems.
  • Deep understanding of GMP, HACCP, OSHA, FDA, and food safety compliance.
  • Experience leading and developing teams of 40+ employees preferred.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to operate bakery vehicles (no CDL required).