Bakery Assistant Manager

This is a great opportunity for an experienced bakery professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of our busy supermarket bakery.

Working closely with the Bakery Manager, you will assist with leading a team of 9, maximising sales and profitability, managing stock and expenses, and ensuring our customers enjoy an outstanding shopping experience.

This is a full-time 45 hours per week, permanent Tuesday to Saturday role, giving you Sunday and Monday off each week. As you would expect in a busy bakery, the roster includes early morning starts of 2am and 4am.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Bakery Manager with the day-to-day leadership of the department and team
• Helping to ensure the department is full, fresh and appealing throughout our hours of trade
• Supporting purchasing requirements, stock management and liaison with suppliers
• Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety and Food Safety compliance
• Maintaining 100% price integrity within the department
• Supporting the achievement of department sales, productivity and profit targets
• Undertaking the duties of a Baker as required
• Supporting, motivating and developing the team to deliver excellent customer service

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Previous bakery, food retail or FMCG experience
• A recognised bakery qualification
• Physically fit and able to meet the requirements of the role
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• The ability to lead by example in a busy retail environment

Desirable:

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Good numeracy skills
• Unit Standards 497, 167 and 168

What we offer

You'll be joining a friendly, hardworking team in a busy and successful supermarket environment, with the opportunity to further develop your leadership and bakery management skills.

If you're ready to take the next step in your bakery career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!