Bakery Manager
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · New Plymouth, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Running a busy retail bakery means juggling ovens, stock and people at once, and a store in New Plymouth wants a Bakery Manager who enjoys exactly that. You would plan production around sales, keep products fresh and consistent, control wastage and ordering and lead a team, while still getting hands-on when needed.
Experienced Bakers and Senior Bakers ready for their first leadership step are encouraged to apply, as are current Bakery Managers looking for a change. New product ideas are welcome, and you will work with the wider store management on budgets and results. Eligible overseas professionals with relevant experience may be considered for employer sponsorship. UK in-store bakery experience would fit well.
On your CV, list the bakeries you have worked in, the volumes and product ranges you have handled and any team you have supervised. Showcase your bakery leadership in a Build AI CV and apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the bakery department's daily performance and keep it clean, organised and customer-focused
- Organise production so products are ready when customers want them, planning from sales trends and expected demand
- Keep quality, freshness, presentation and portions consistent
- Use your baking knowledge to improve products and processes, and create new lines that suit customer tastes and market opportunities
- Manage stock, orders, waste and availability, and support labour planning and productivity
- Direct, coach and train the bakery team, building accountability, teamwork and high standards
- Work hands-on in the bakery and step in wherever practical help is needed
- Spot operational problems and fix them, and keep a close watch on food safety, hygiene and health and safety compliance
- Act on customer feedback to improve products and service
- Work with store management on business goals, budgets, cost control and commercial results, always looking for better efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated professional baking experience
- A background in a supermarket, retail bakery, commercial bakery or similar food production setting
- Strong hands-on knowledge of bakery preparation and production, with a proven record of turning out quality products consistently
- Previous supervisory or management experience is advantageous
- Experienced Bakers and Senior Bakers with leadership potential are encouraged to apply
- Current Bakery Managers seeking a new challenge are encouraged to apply
- Keen interest in bakery innovation and product development
- Able to lead, coach, motivate and develop people
- Well organised and a good planner, with a sound grasp of stock control, wastage, labour utilisation and department performance
- Strong communication and people skills, able to work on your own and as part of a wider management team
- Hands-on in leadership and in day-to-day bakery operations
- Focused on customer service and quality, and committed to food safety, hygiene and workplace safety
- Comfortable in a busy retail environment
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