Martyn Entwistle

Bakery business owner and operations manager with 20 years of industry experience, including multi-site retail, wholesale supply and warehouse operations. Accountable for a business with approximately £1 million annual turnover, more than 100 wholesale customer contracts and teams of up to 28. Experienced in staffing, purchasing, stock, food safety, product quality and delivery planning. Seeking senior bakery or food manufacturing operations roles across East Anglia.

Owner and Operations Manager - The Cabin Bakery

(2017)

• Lead the overall operation of a bakery business spanning three retail shops, a warehouse and wholesale supply.
• Manage up to 28 employees, including recruitment, training, rotas, staffing levels, HR administration and payroll.
• Oversee more than 100 wholesale customer relationships and contracts, alongside annual turnover of approximately £1 million.
• Coordinate purchasing, supplier relationships, stock takes, product quality, delivery routes and wholesale fulfilment.
• Maintain food hygiene, allergen, health and safety and cleanliness standards across the operation.
• Handle cashing up, banking and day-to-day operational issues across sites.

Owner and Operations Manager - Whistles Bakery

(2024)

• Oversee daily bakery operations, customer and wholesale requirements, staff and product standards.
• Manage recruitment, training, rotas, stock ordering and supplier needs.
• Monitor product quality, food hygiene, allergen controls and health and safety.
• Resolve operational issues and manage cash, banking and administration.

Owner and Manager - Whistles Bakery, Manningtree - Manningtree

(2022 - 2025)

• Managed a retail bakery within a wider multi-site business, covering staffing, stock, service and compliance.
• Recruited and trained staff, planned rotas and managed day-to-day shop operations.
• Maintained product, customer service, food hygiene and cleanliness standards; handled cashing up and banking.

Bakery Manager - Morrisons

• Managed the bakery department in a busy supermarket, supervising staff, stock, ordering, product presentation, food hygiene and health and safety.