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. Here’s more of 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 beautiful Calabasas, California with more than 600 staff members working in our manufacturing facilities in Calabasas, CA and Rocky Mount, NC. We create all 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.