Fox Restaurant Concepts
Vice President of Bakery Operations
Fox Restaurant Concepts, Agoura Hills, California, United States, 91375
Compensation Range
$250,000 - $300,000 / per year
Position Overview You may know us for our beautiful and delicious cheesecakes and desserts…and for being recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®”…12 years in a row! What you may not know is at The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, our staff members are our highest quality ingredient.
Reporting to the Bakery President, you will lead and oversee manufacturing operations at The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Incorporated, emphasizing a people-centered approach. Your focus will be to optimize contribution and value as the dessert supplier to The Cheesecake Factory restaurants, while also managing it as a profit center in both domestic and international food service and retail markets. You will collaborate closely with the Bakery President within TCFBI's leadership team, playing a significant role in strategy development and implementation. You will be accountable for all aspects of manufacturing performance and for driving employee engagement in a bakery that employs over 700 staff dedicated to creating delicious and memorable cheesecakes.
You’ll thrive in this position if you are:
Driven by results : you’re conscientious and persistent about delivering timely, high-quality deliverables.
Expert in your field : you bring deep expertise, engagement, and passion to every level, from day-to-day shop floor operations to strategic direction.
An experienced people manager : you’re at home managing and elevating a team. You lead by example and enable your staff to realize their potential.
Improvement focused : you never turn off the thought “how can I do this better or faster?”.
Adaptable : you’re at ease in a fast-paced environment and able to effortlessly change direction when priorities shift.
What you’ll get to do
Leadership & Oversight:
Lead and guide two existing bakery manufacturing operations, alongside overseeing the development of a third bakery set to come online in 2027-28, currently in the planning stages.
Strategic Planning
Bakery Supply Chain & Procurement (including master planning, scheduling, and raw material/packaging supply warehousing)
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance
Continuous Improvement (NPD Scale-Up, Product & Process Improvement)
Collaborate with leadership team:
Quality Assurance & Food Safety (including Technical Services), Distribution, Finance & Accounting, Bakery Information Technology, Customer Service, Human Resources (including Training and Safety)
Support Bakery President:
Support Bakery President in Sales, Marketing, and New Product Development
Bakery Expansion:
Work with TCFI Development Team and external collaborators to lead the design, build, and start-up of a third bakery
Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement
Systematically structure manufacturing processes to achieve measurable goals in People, Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost
Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance:
Collaborate with VP – Food Safety and Quality Assurance to ensure strict compliance with regulatory and Company-defined food safety standards
Develop and sustain new methods and procedures to enhance quality and safety
Maintenance and Safety Management:
Direct plant managers and engineers to ensure effective, preventive & emergency maintenance
Manage departmental activity for compliance with safety laws, regulations, and company standards
Optimize efficiency within budgeted spending limits
What we require
20+ years of progressive experience within manufacturing
10+ years of senior leadership experience within food manufacturing, at the Director level or above
Demonstrated understanding of the value of being a people-centered leader, with a proven track record of prioritizing and enhancing employee engagement and development in previous leadership roles
Strong quantitative, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills
Self-directed with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective planning, organizing, and prioritizing abilities
Ability to travel up to 50%
Bachelor’s degree
What we offer
Eligible for annual bonus & stock awards
Vacation and sick time
Medical, Dental & Vision
401K with company match
25%-35% discount when dining as a guest
Discounted cheesecake purchase program
About the Company Recognized as one of the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For”, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates more than 350 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is headquartered in Calabasas, California with more than 600 staff members working in our manufacturing facilities in Calabasas, CA and Rocky Mount, NC. We create all of the delicious desserts on the menu at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants and we offer The Cheesecake Factory Bakery and The Cheesecake Factory Bakery at Home branded cheesecakes and desserts in retail and food service outlets nationwide. #SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with its legal obligations.
Leadership & Oversight (duplicate section retained for completeness)
Lead and guide two existing bakery manufacturing operations, alongside overseeing the development of a third bakery set to come online in 2027-28, currently in the planning stages.
Strategic Planning
Bakery Supply Chain & Procurement (including master planning, scheduling, and raw material/packaging supply warehousing)
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance
Continuous Improvement (NPD Scale-Up, Product & Process Improvement)
Collaborate with leadership team (duplicate section retained for completeness)
Quality Assurance & Food Safety (including Technical Services)
Distribution
Finance & Accounting
Bakery Information Technology
Customer Service
Human Resources (including Training and Safety)
Support Bakery President (duplicate section)
Support Bakery President in Sales, Marketing, and New Product Development
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Position Overview You may know us for our beautiful and delicious cheesecakes and desserts…and for being recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®”…12 years in a row! What you may not know is at The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, our staff members are our highest quality ingredient.
Reporting to the Bakery President, you will lead and oversee manufacturing operations at The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Incorporated, emphasizing a people-centered approach. Your focus will be to optimize contribution and value as the dessert supplier to The Cheesecake Factory restaurants, while also managing it as a profit center in both domestic and international food service and retail markets. You will collaborate closely with the Bakery President within TCFBI's leadership team, playing a significant role in strategy development and implementation. You will be accountable for all aspects of manufacturing performance and for driving employee engagement in a bakery that employs over 700 staff dedicated to creating delicious and memorable cheesecakes.
You’ll thrive in this position if you are:
Driven by results : you’re conscientious and persistent about delivering timely, high-quality deliverables.
Expert in your field : you bring deep expertise, engagement, and passion to every level, from day-to-day shop floor operations to strategic direction.
An experienced people manager : you’re at home managing and elevating a team. You lead by example and enable your staff to realize their potential.
Improvement focused : you never turn off the thought “how can I do this better or faster?”.
Adaptable : you’re at ease in a fast-paced environment and able to effortlessly change direction when priorities shift.
What you’ll get to do
Leadership & Oversight:
Lead and guide two existing bakery manufacturing operations, alongside overseeing the development of a third bakery set to come online in 2027-28, currently in the planning stages.
Strategic Planning
Bakery Supply Chain & Procurement (including master planning, scheduling, and raw material/packaging supply warehousing)
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance
Continuous Improvement (NPD Scale-Up, Product & Process Improvement)
Collaborate with leadership team:
Quality Assurance & Food Safety (including Technical Services), Distribution, Finance & Accounting, Bakery Information Technology, Customer Service, Human Resources (including Training and Safety)
Support Bakery President:
Support Bakery President in Sales, Marketing, and New Product Development
Bakery Expansion:
Work with TCFI Development Team and external collaborators to lead the design, build, and start-up of a third bakery
Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement
Systematically structure manufacturing processes to achieve measurable goals in People, Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost
Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance:
Collaborate with VP – Food Safety and Quality Assurance to ensure strict compliance with regulatory and Company-defined food safety standards
Develop and sustain new methods and procedures to enhance quality and safety
Maintenance and Safety Management:
Direct plant managers and engineers to ensure effective, preventive & emergency maintenance
Manage departmental activity for compliance with safety laws, regulations, and company standards
Optimize efficiency within budgeted spending limits
What we require
20+ years of progressive experience within manufacturing
10+ years of senior leadership experience within food manufacturing, at the Director level or above
Demonstrated understanding of the value of being a people-centered leader, with a proven track record of prioritizing and enhancing employee engagement and development in previous leadership roles
Strong quantitative, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills
Self-directed with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective planning, organizing, and prioritizing abilities
Ability to travel up to 50%
Bachelor’s degree
What we offer
Eligible for annual bonus & stock awards
Vacation and sick time
Medical, Dental & Vision
401K with company match
25%-35% discount when dining as a guest
Discounted cheesecake purchase program
About the Company Recognized as one of the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For”, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates more than 350 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is headquartered in Calabasas, California with more than 600 staff members working in our manufacturing facilities in Calabasas, CA and Rocky Mount, NC. We create all of the delicious desserts on the menu at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants and we offer The Cheesecake Factory Bakery and The Cheesecake Factory Bakery at Home branded cheesecakes and desserts in retail and food service outlets nationwide. #SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with its legal obligations.
Leadership & Oversight (duplicate section retained for completeness)
Lead and guide two existing bakery manufacturing operations, alongside overseeing the development of a third bakery set to come online in 2027-28, currently in the planning stages.
Strategic Planning
Bakery Supply Chain & Procurement (including master planning, scheduling, and raw material/packaging supply warehousing)
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance
Continuous Improvement (NPD Scale-Up, Product & Process Improvement)
Collaborate with leadership team (duplicate section retained for completeness)
Quality Assurance & Food Safety (including Technical Services)
Distribution
Finance & Accounting
Bakery Information Technology
Customer Service
Human Resources (including Training and Safety)
Support Bakery President (duplicate section)
Support Bakery President in Sales, Marketing, and New Product Development
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