Store Manager (12 Month Maternity Leave Contract)

Mount Cotton Sourdough Bakers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Cotton Sourdough Bakers in Brisbane, QLD is seeking a Store Manager for a 12-month maternity leave contract, with the possibility of ongoing employment. You will lead the daily operation of the bakery, supervise the retail team, and ensure high standards of service and product quality.

Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills, be confident leaders, and able to manage stock, cash handling, and POS/Cybake systems while maintaining food safety and OH&S compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced retail/bakery environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and a passion for connecting with the local community.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience overseeing stock/inventory, stock rotation, and merchandising to maintain an attractive storefront.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards in a retail bakery setting.
• Experience with cash handling, banking, and sales reporting.
• Familiarity with POS software and Cybake workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the bakery, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to a very high standard.
• Supervise and motivate the retail team, fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Proven experience in leading and motivating teams.
• Ability to provide a genuine customer experience.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering supplies, and ensuring stock levels are maintained.
• Oversee merchandising, stock rotation, and maintaining an attractive shopfront.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and occupational health and safety standards at all times for the retail team.
• Participate in hands‑on baking and preparation as required, maintaining the quality and consistency of our products.
• Oversee financial management including cash handling, banking, and sales reporting.
• Operation of POS software.
• Operation of Cybake software.
• A positive attitude and take pride in your personal style and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team motivation

Organisation

Communication

Stock management

Merchandising

Food safety

OH&S

Cash handling

POS software

Tools

POS software

Cybake

Job description

Store Manager (12 Month Maternity Leave Contract)

Mount Cotton Sourdough Bakers – Mount Cotton QLD

Mount Cotton Sourdough Bakers is a fast-paced environment specialising in traditionalSourdough Breads, Gourmet Pies and French inspired Cakes & Pastries.

We are currently seeking a Store Manager on a 12 month maternity leave contract, with the potential for ongoing employment.

We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent customer service skills, a passion for all things coffee and a willingness to support and connect with our local community.

This role will require one weekend day.

Are you a confident leader and a driven team player? If you possess the following skills, we would love to hear from you:

• Lead the daily operation of the bakery, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to a very high standard.
• Supervise and motivate the retail team, fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Proven experience in leading and motivating teams.
• Ability to provide a genuine customer experience.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering supplies, and ensuring stock levels are maintained.
• Oversee merchandising, stock rotation, and maintaining an attractive shopfront.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and occupational health and safety standards at all times for the retail team.
• Participate in hands‑on baking and preparation as required, maintaining the quality and consistency of our products.
• Oversee financial management including cash handling, banking, and sales reporting.
• Operation of POS software.
• Operation of Cybake software.
• A positive attitude and take pride in your personal style and presentation.

You will need your own transport as public transport will not fit into our hours of business...

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