Bakery Manager
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · New Plymouth, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
If you know a bakery floor inside out and want to run one, this Bakery Manager role in New Plymouth is worth a look. You would take charge of production planning, product quality, stock and wastage, and the team that makes it all happen, while staying hands-on with the baking itself.
Experienced Bakers and Senior Bakers with leadership potential are encouraged to apply, as are current Bakery Managers ready for a new challenge. Eligible overseas professionals with relevant experience may be considered for employer sponsorship.
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Key Responsibilities
- Own the day-to-day performance of the bakery department
- Coordinate production so products are on the shelf when customers want them
- Keep baking quality, freshness, presentation and portion control consistent
- Spot opportunities to improve products and processes using your bakery knowledge
- Develop and launch new products that match customer preferences and market opportunities
- Plan production from sales patterns and expected demand
- Monitor stock, ordering, wastage and availability, and support labour planning and productivity
- Lead the bakery team with clear direction, coaching, training and ongoing support, building a culture of accountability, collaboration and high standards
- Stay hands-on in the bakery and step in with practical help when needed
- Identify operational issues and put effective fixes in place
- Monitor food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety compliance
- 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 towards business objectives
- Contribute to budgeting, cost control and commercial results, and keep looking for gains in efficiency, product quality and customer satisfaction
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated professional baking experience
- Experience in a supermarket, retail bakery, commercial bakery or comparable food production environment
- Strong practical knowledge of bakery preparation and production
- A proven ability to produce quality bakery 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
- A strong interest in bakery innovation and product development
- Able to lead, coach, motivate and develop a team
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Good understanding of stock control, wastage, labour utilisation and department performance
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and able to work independently while contributing to a wider management team
- A hands-on approach to leadership and daily bakery operations
- Customer-service focused, with a commitment to quality
- Committed to food safety, hygiene and workplace safety
- Able to work well in a busy retail environment
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