Job Description
Pinto is growing, and we're looking for a Production Kitchen Manager to take on the responsibility of our production kitchen and lead the team as we expand. The role is hands-on with strong opportunities for long-term growth.
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This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with a pastry, dessert or bakery background who is highly organised, calm under pressure and confident managing people.
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You'll work alongside the team while also running the day-to-day operation, maintaining our quality standards and making sure production runs efficiently.
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This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with a pastry, dessert or bakery background who is highly organised, calm under pressure and confident managing people.
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You'll work alongside the team while also running the day-to-day operation, maintaining our quality standards and making sure production runs efficiently.
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The role
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You'll be responsible for:
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Running daily kitchen production
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Ordering stock
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Planning production from weekly forecasts
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Leading a small but expanding team of kitchen staff, dishwashers and delivery staff
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Delegating tasks and keeping the team moving efficiently
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Maintaining high product quality and consistency
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Training staff and correcting poor standards or performance
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Managing staff rosters
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Assisting with hiring and onboarding
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Managing food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures
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Monitoring waste and production issues
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Improving kitchen systems and workflow
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Keeping the kitchen organised,



positive and running smoothly
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The role is initially approximately 90% hands-on production and 10% management, with the expectation that this will progressively evolve to a 60% production and 40% management split.
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Who we're looking for
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Has a pastry, dessert or bakery background
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Has previous leadership or management experience
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Is calm, organised and methodical
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Is confident directing and correcting staff
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Has excellent attention to detail
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Maintains high standards whilst keeping a calm kitchen environment
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Is firm but approachable
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Enjoys problem solving and improving systems
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Wants a long-term career in food production and leadership
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Experience in larger-scale food production would be highly regarded.
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Has Food Safety Supervisor certificate
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What success looks like
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You'll bring structure, consistency and strong leadership to the kitchen.
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The team should know what they're doing, production should run efficiently, standards should remain
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high and issues should be addressed quickly and calmly.
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We want someone who leads with confidence, keeps morale positive and believes in doing things
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properly.
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Why Pinto
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Monday–Friday hours
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Day shifts
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No restaurant service
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Growing business with additional locations planned
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Opportunity to grow with the business
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If you're an experienced qualified who enjoys leading people and running an organised production kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Production Kitchen Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Pinto Tiramisu
📍 Victoria