Bakery Manager
Trade · Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr
Fresh bread on the shelves at the right time, a team that knows the standard and a department that keeps getting better. That is what this Bakery Manager will deliver in Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand.
It is more than baking. You will own the department's performance, organise production, solve daily problems and get people working to one high standard. Experienced Bakers and Senior Bakers ready to step into leadership can turn their skills into a management career, and current managers can bring their ideas to a new setting.
Applicants are judged on real skills, background and fit. Employer sponsorship is available for eligible international applicants, giving you a way to bring verified bakery experience to a professional retail business in New Zealand. If you hold a trade certificate, have certified copies ready.
Key Responsibilities
- Answer for how the bakery department performs every day, staying hands-on and helping out when needed
- Plan and organise production around sales patterns and expected demand, so products are there when customers want them
- Keep baking quality, freshness, presentation and portion control consistent
- Use your bakery know-how to improve products and processes, and launch new lines that match customer tastes and market openings
- Keep an eye on stock, ordering, waste and availability
- Plan staffing well and keep productivity up
- Lead the bakery team with clear direction, coaching, training and support, building a culture of accountability, teamwork and high standards
- Spot operational problems and put solutions in place
- Check that food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards are met
- Keep the bakery clean, organised and focused on the customer
- Use customer feedback to improve products and service
- Work with the wider store management team on business goals, budgets, cost control and commercial results
- Always look for ways to lift efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated professional baking experience, from a supermarket, retail bakery, commercial bakery or similar food production setting
- Strong hands-on knowledge of bakery prep and production, with a proven record of consistently good products
- Previous supervisory or management experience is advantageous
- Experienced Bakers and Senior Bakers with leadership potential are encouraged to apply, as are current Bakery Managers looking for a new challenge
- Keen on bakery innovation and developing new products
- Can lead, coach, motivate and grow a team
- Well organised and good at planning
- Good grasp of stock control, waste, labour use and department performance
- Strong communication and people skills
- Works on their own while contributing to a wider management team
- Leads hands-on and stays involved in daily bakery work
- Focused on customer service and quality, and committed to food safety, hygiene and workplace safety
- Copes well in a busy retail setting
- Willing to relocate to Taranaki, New Zealand; eligible overseas professionals with relevant experience may be considered for employer sponsorship
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