Artisanal Bakery Manager: Lead Team, Elevate Quality

Sourdough Kitchen; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on products

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Sourdough Kitchen is seeking an experienced Retail Bakery Manager to lead our Seddon, VIC location. This full-time role involves overseeing daily bakery operations, staff performance, and customer satisfaction to establish the bakery as a premier artisanal destination.

You will manage production scheduling, inventory, and food safety, while driving sales and maintaining high standards of quality and service. A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bakery Manager or similar supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of bakery operations, production processes and product quality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train and motivate staff.
• Experience managing budgets, costs and achieving sales targets.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food handling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bakery operations including production scheduling, inventory and food safety compliance.
• Lead, train and motivate bakery team to ensure quality and customer service.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, and waste to optimise profitability.
• Monitor sales performance and implement revenue strategies.
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene regulations are followed.
• Foster a positive work environment and staff development.
• Manage customer relationships and respond to feedback.
• Handle cash management and financial records.
• Contribute to product development and menu planning.
• Execute opening and closing procedures securely.

Skills

Bakery management

Leadership

Budgeting

Sales targets

Food safety

Customer service

Team development

POS cash handling

Menu planning

Opening/closing procedures

Education

Food safety certification (advantageous)

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Sourdough Kitchen is seeking an experienced Retail Bakery Manager to lead our Seddon, VIC location. This full-time role involves overseeing daily bakery operations, staff performance, and customer satisfaction to establish the bakery as a premier artisanal destination.

You will manage production scheduling, inventory, and food safety, while driving sales and maintaining high standards of quality and service. A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth are offered.