Bakery Manager
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Hospitality · New Plymouth, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Production decisions, product development and team performance come together in this Bakery Manager position in New Plymouth, New Zealand. The full-time role pays $25 per hour and combines practical baking with responsibility for the department's daily results. You will plan output around sales and expected demand, maintain freshness and use customer feedback to improve the range.
Leadership includes coaching staff, managing stock and wastage, and contributing to budgets alongside store management. Eligible overseas professionals with relevant experience may be considered for employer sponsorship.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage the bakery department's daily performance and schedule production using sales patterns and expected demand so products are available when customers need them.
- Maintain baking quality, freshness, portion control and presentation, using professional knowledge to improve products and processes.
- Develop and introduce products suited to customer preferences and market opportunities, using feedback to refine products and service.
- Oversee stock, orders, wastage and product availability while supporting labour planning and productivity.
- Direct, train and coach bakery colleagues, providing ongoing support and encouraging accountability, teamwork and high standards.
- Remain involved in practical bakery work and provide hands-on assistance where needed.
- Resolve operational problems and monitor compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Maintain an orderly, clean bakery with customer needs at the centre of daily work.
- Work with store management on business objectives, budgeting, cost control and commercial performance, seeking improvements in efficiency, product quality and customer satisfaction.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated professional baking experience in a supermarket, retail bakery, commercial bakery or comparable food production environment.
- Strong practical knowledge of bakery preparation and production, with a proven record of consistently making quality bakery products.
- Previous supervisory or management experience is advantageous; experienced Bakers and Senior Bakers with leadership potential are encouraged to apply.
- Applications are also encouraged from current Bakery Managers looking for a new challenge.
- A strong interest in innovation and bakery product development, with the ability to lead, coach, motivate and develop colleagues.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, plus a good understanding of stock control, wastage, labour utilisation and department performance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and contribute to a wider management team.
- A hands-on approach to daily bakery operations and leadership, with a customer-service focus and commitment to quality.
- Commitment to food safety, hygiene and workplace safety, and the ability to perform effectively in a busy retail setting.
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