Bakery Manager

A well-established Retailer is seeking a Bakery Manager in our Store.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Manage and support retail bakery teams and initiatives.

· Assist in bakery and deli training and merchandising.

· Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with your team and encourage mutual trust, respect and cooperation. Assist and care for co-workers and suppliers.

· Counsel and conduct disciplinary hearings when necessary.

· Direct, drive and meet sales with a goal of increased profitability growth.

· Purchasing, management and control of inventory; stock checks; exercise the first in first out principal and control wastage.

· Ensure the group’s bakery management team exercise hygiene control and maintain excellent housekeeping protocols in compliance with health departments.

· Serve as the leader, role model and coach to bakery management.

· Travel to the various locations where the group’s Spar’s are based.

· Build and maintain relationships with retail store teams.

· Input plans, conduct team meetings, advocate for retailers’ ad items.

· Share current industry trends and changes with retailers.

· Administration: Signing off on invoices, timesheets and checklists, draft duty roster.

Competencies

· Relevant preferred qualification.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

· Excellent knowledge of bakery products.

· Excellent efficiency to accomplish assigned duties.

· Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.

· Strong problem-solving skills.

· Coping under pressure and setbacks.

· Basic knowledge of first aid will be advantageous.

• Knowledge of bakery operations & hygiene and safety standards.
• Operation of bakery equipment.

Experience

· Minimum 2 years management experience within the retail industry.

Job Type: Full-time