Bakery Assistant Manager (2IC)

Drake Supermarkets Pty Ltd; Wallaroo; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Corporate benefits

Onboarding & career progression

Company funded qualifications

Vehicle leasing

Job summary

Drakes Supermarkets is seeking a hands-on Bakery Assistant to join our Bakery team. Reporting to the Bakery Manager, you will help with daily operations, production, and customer service in a fast-paced store environment.

You will support rostering, assist with orders, and coach junior staff as needed, while upholding safety and quality standards. A friendly, proactive approach and strong communication are essential to helping us deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in retail is preferred.
• Ability to supervise a small team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day bakery operations and production.
• Support rostering and order fulfilment for Bakery.
• Coach and guide junior team members as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and merchandised displays.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Merchandising

Health & safety

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity

• Attractive remuneration + 10% company discount for you and your family
• Full on-the-job training and support provided
• Opportunity for career progression

Almost 50 years since Roger Drake purchased his first supermarket in 1974, Drakes Supermarkets has now become the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia. While we’ve grown from one store to more than 60 stores across South Australia and Queensland, Drakes Supermarkets has retained the same values since day one.

Our mission at Drakes is to provide our customers with exceptional service, value for money, a great range and an outstanding shopping experience. To achieve this, we acknowledge that our customers are the most important people in our business.

What we offer you:

Become a valuable part of highly supportive diverse work culture, with more than 5,500 team members nationally, we’re committed to creating an inspiring workplace at Drakes, which supports the development of great people.

• 10% staff and family discount across all Drakes stores
• Wide range of corporate benefits including discounted gym memberships, banking, health insurance and much more!
• In-depth onboarding and career progression opportunities
• Company funded retail management qualifications and first aid qualifications
• Vehicle leasing opportunities

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Bakery Manager, this successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of the stores bakery department, to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

If successful, you will be required to assist with managing and coaching the team, completing production, actioning orders, generating rosters + much more!

Working as a part of an enthusiastic team, in a highly competitive supermarket environment, applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

• Fresh food retail knowledge is preferred, but not essential
• Ability to supervise a team
• Passion and enthusiasm, with a very "hands on" approach
• Unparalleled commitment to customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to liaise with both team members and management
• A flair for merchandising
• Commitment to work health and safety standards