Service Department Manager - Bakery

Recruiter: Talented Recruitment

Job Ref: DBN003360/Tesh

Date posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Location: Springbok, South Africa

SUMMARY: We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Service Department Manage r to oversee a high-volume, multi-department environment (HMR, Sushi, Bakery & more).

This role requires a strong leader with solid financial acumen, a passion for food excellence, and the ability to manage operations efficiently under pressure.

POSITION INFO: Key Responsibilities: Operations: Oversee Bakery. Profitability: Drive GP% through strict recipe adherence and waste management. Planning: Ensure accurate production planning aligned to sales demand. Control: Manage ordering, inventory, and shrinkage within all departments. Development: Train and develop staff on processes and service excellence. Requirements: Grade 12/Matric Relevant Diploma in Retail/Bakery/Food Services is advantageous. 3-5 Years Experience in a multi-department food environment - Wholesale & Retail. Financial Acumen: Experience managing GP, COS, waste, and budgets. Technical Skills: Food costing, recipe control, stock management. Leadership: Strong team development and high-pressure performance. Standards: High attention to detail and food safety/hygiene excellence. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please refer to our website, , where all our active vacancies are advertised. IMPORTANT NOTICE By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer: I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer "personal information" shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA").