Bakery Manager

COBS Bread; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Complimentary products

Training programs

Job summary

A popular bakery chain in Lethbridge, Alberta, is seeking a Bakery Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality products and customer experiences. You will oversee daily operations, manage staff training, and foster positive teamwork. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of supervisory experience in the food production or service industry, strong communication skills, and a passion for baking. The position offers various perks and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of supervisory experience in baking or food service industry.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proven experience in staff development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team to deliver an exceptional product and customer experience.
• Train and coach team members to enhance performance.
• Promote a positive, respectful environment within the team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

People management

Job description

Your Role as Bakery Manager

When you work with COBS Bread, you’re part of a workplace that is committed to providing you with an experience that will help you rise to any occasion. We’re here to encourage you to grow, connect with your community, have fun with your team, and to share in something more. We’ve got exciting plans in place for you as a passionate, inquisitive and eager team player who wants to make an impact.

Right now, we are looking for a Bakery Manager who is looking for the next challenge in their career to lead and develop a strong bakery team. Working as part of the production and sales team, you’ll play a big part in making that magical wall of bread appear before your customers eyes each morning, and will motivate the sales team to help it fly off the shelves. Your leadership and “can-dough” attitude will support the bakery in all aspect of operations, so get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive in!

What Your Day Looks Like

• Manage and work as part of a small team, providing an exception product and customer experience
• Work alongside your team to keep the bakery clean
• Manage team development through training, coaching, and reviewing the teams performance
• Foster and encourage a positive environment that promotes teamwork, mutual respect and high performers
• Help with local community events and donation of bread as part of our ‘End of Day Giving’ program

Why You Were Bread for This

• You have 1+ years’ supervisory experience in a similar role, ideally in the baking, food production, food service or the hospitality industry
• You are a great communicator, problem solver and critical thinker
• You demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills in building camaraderie amongst the team
• You are a capable people manager and leader with proven experience in recruitment and selection, retention, staff development and disciplinary and termination procedures
• You have knowledge of financial management skills, including cash management and banking
• You are experienced in computer task including email, word, excel, and data analysis

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing/ walking for all tasks
• Constant use of both hands
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 7.5 kg., reaching below shoulder level, bending and turning
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 22 kg, pushing, pulling, crouching, bending and reaching above shoulder level
• able to do night shift/early morning shift

Perks & What You’ll Feel Good About

• Managing a small business of high performers in a fun work environment
• The satisfaction of baking from scratch, and pride in seeing the finished product you’ve helped to create
• Our training program – Continue to develop your sales and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver Sales Development Qualification program and our Gold Leadership Development program.
• Career advancement opportunities – We have a stake in helping passionate team members grow and have more impact in the business and community.
• Complimentary products on us every shift
• And more, including benefits for all full time employees

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.