Manager Bakery

<p style="text-align:left"><span>It&#39;s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they&#39;re doing!</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>To manage all aspects of hygiene and safety within the Bakery Department. Manages production process and stock in order to maximise gross margins and profits. Ensures that operating standards are maintained.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:inherit"><br />Minimum Requirements</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Matric (Grade 12)</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Preferably an NQF Level 3 Bakery Qualification</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Minimum 3 - 5 year&#39;s experience as a Baker, Bakery Supervisor, or Bakery Manager</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Minimum 1 to 3 year&#39;s experience in a bakery supervisor, or management role</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Strong understanding of bakery production, food safety, and stock management</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Ability to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays</span></span></p><br /><h2><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">Competencies</span></b></span></h2><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Has a passion for bakery products and customer service</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Leads by example and inspires their team to perform at their best</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Understands how to balance quality, production, and profitability</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Has strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Thrives in a fast-paced retail environment</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Is committed to delivering exceptional standards every day</span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities </b></p><h2>Operational Excellence</h2><p>Ensure the Bakery Department is fully prepared for trade each day with excellent product availability and presentation.</p><p>Execute operational plans and merchandising standards in line with company requirements.</p><p>Maintain exceptional hygiene, food safety, and housekeeping standards.</p><p>Ensure compliance with all bakery operating procedures and food safety regulations.</p><br /><h2>Product Quality &amp; Production</h2><p>Manage daily production planning to ensure fresh products are available throughout the trading day.</p><p>Monitor product quality, consistency, presentation, and freshness.</p><p>Ensure recipes, yields, and production standards are consistently achieved.</p><p>Oversee product packaging, labelling, and display standards.</p><br /><h2>Commercial &amp; Sales Performance</h2><p>Drive sales growth through effective production planning and stock availability.</p><p>Monitor sales trends and customer demand to maximise turnover opportunities.</p><p>Manage waste, shrinkage, and stock losses to improve profitability.</p><p>Deliver departmental sales and gross profit targets.</p><br /><h2>Stock Management</h2><p>Ensure effective stock control, ordering, rotation, and replenishment.</p><p>Participate in stock takes and maintain accurate stock records.</p><p>Apply FIFO principles and proactively manage stock levels to minimise losses.</p><br /><h2>Team Leadership</h2><p>Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing bakery team.</p><p>Drive a culture of accountability, customer service, and teamwork.</p><p>Conduct training on bakery standards, production processes, and food safety requirements.</p><p>Motivate and inspire employees to consistently deliver outstanding results.</p><br /><p><b>Closing date: 23 October 2026</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i>If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you&#39;ll enjoy your career with us!</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Discover who we are</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>