Bakery Manager
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · New Plymouth, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
The bakery department in New Plymouth needs a manager who is ready to lead as well as bake. Responsibility covers production planning, product quality, stock, wastage and the team, with plenty of hands-on baking still expected.
Bakers and Senior Bakers who show leadership potential are welcome, and so are existing Bakery Managers looking for a change. Overseas professionals who are eligible and have relevant experience can be considered for sponsorship by the employer.
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Key Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the daily results of the bakery department
- Schedule production so products are on shelves when customers come looking
- Hold baking quality, freshness, presentation and portion control steady
- Draw on bakery know-how to improve products and processes, and to create and launch new lines suited to customer tastes and market openings
- Plan output from sales trends and expected demand
- Keep an eye on stock, ordering, wastage and availability, and back labour planning and productivity
- Guide the bakery team with clear direction, coaching, training and ongoing support, building a culture of accountability, collaboration and high standards
- Work alongside the team in the bakery, stepping in with practical help when needed
- Spot operational problems and fix them effectively, using customer feedback to improve products and service
- Oversee food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety compliance while keeping the bakery clean, organised and customer-minded
- Cooperate with the wider store management team on business objectives
- Play a part in budgeting, cost control and commercial results, always seeking gains in efficiency, product quality and customer satisfaction
Requirements & Eligibility
- Professional baking experience that can be demonstrated
- Worked in a supermarket, retail bakery, commercial bakery or comparable food production setting
- Deep practical knowledge of bakery preparation and production, and a proven ability to turn out quality products consistently
- Previous supervisory or management experience is advantageous
- Applications are encouraged from experienced Bakers and Senior Bakers showing leadership potential
- Current Bakery Managers wanting a fresh challenge are encouraged to apply
- Strong interest in innovation and product development in bakery
- Ability to lead, coach, motivate and develop people
- Strong planning and organisational ability
- Understands stock control, wastage, labour utilisation and department performance well
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; works independently while contributing to a wider management team
- Hands-on in leadership style and in daily bakery operations
- Focused on customer service and quality, and committed to food safety, hygiene and workplace safety
- Copes well in a busy retail setting
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