Bakery Manager
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · New Plymouth, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A bakery department lives or dies by what is on the shelf at opening time. A busy retail store in New Plymouth, New Zealand, wants a Bakery Manager to take charge of quality, production planning and the people who make it all happen.
This role suits two kinds of people: an experienced Baker or Senior Baker ready to lead, or a current Bakery Manager looking for a fresh challenge. You will plan production from sales patterns, watch stock, ordering, waste and labour, develop new products, coach the team and still roll up your sleeves on the floor. Budgets and cost control are part of the job, working closely with store management. Eligible overseas professionals with relevant experience may be considered for employer sponsorship.
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Key Responsibilities
- Own the daily performance of the bakery department
- Plan and coordinate production from sales patterns and expected demand so products are ready when customers want them
- Keep baking quality, freshness, presentation and portions consistent
- Improve products and processes using your bakery know-how
- Create new products that match customer tastes and market trends
- Monitor stock, ordering, waste, availability and labour productivity
- Lead, coach and train bakery staff and build a culture of accountability and teamwork
- Stay hands-on in the bakery and step in wherever needed
- Spot operational problems and put solutions in place
- Uphold food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety, keeping the bakery clean and customer-focused
- Use customer feedback to improve products and service
- Work with store management on budgets, cost control and business goals, always seeking better efficiency and quality
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven professional baking experience in a supermarket, retail bakery, commercial bakery or similar food production setting
- Strong practical knowledge of bakery prep and production, with a record of making 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 looking for a new challenge are encouraged to apply
- A real interest in bakery innovation and new product development
- Able to lead, coach, motivate and develop a team
- Strong organisation and planning skills
- A good grasp of stock control, waste, labour use and department results
- Strong communication and people skills
- Able to work on your own and as part of a wider management team, with a hands-on leadership style
- A strong customer focus and commitment to quality, food safety, hygiene and workplace safety
- Able to work well in a busy retail setting
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