Aspiring Bakery Leader: Lead Shifts & Elevate Service

GAIL's; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off meals (non-shift)

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Annual pay review

Health & wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Nursery scheme

Job summary

GAIL's is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to lead daily operations at our Cambridge bakery. You will manage shifts, develop your team, and ensure exceptional customer experiences while upholding safety and presentation standards.

In this role you will drive performance through data-driven insights, support recruitment, and collaborate with the Bakery Manager to build the next generation of leaders within our welcoming community.

Qualifications

• Leads hospitality/retail teams with focus on guest experiences.
• Drives improvements using data and standards.
• Develops and mentors Bakery staff for higher roles.
• Delivers consistent high-quality customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and create an environment for peak performance.
• Coach and inspire Breadheads daily.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and future leaders.
• Own key operational areas and drive improvements.
• Use bakery data to spot trends and improve results.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, presentation and service.
• Collaborate with Bakery Manager to develop skills to someday lead a bakery.

Skills

People leadership

Team coaching

Customer focus

Decision making

Commercial awareness

Continuous improvement

Job description

GAIL's is seeking an Assistant Bakery Manager to lead daily operations at our Cambridge bakery. You will manage shifts, develop your team, and ensure exceptional customer experiences while upholding safety and presentation standards.

In this role you will drive performance through data-driven insights, support recruitment, and collaborate with the Bakery Manager to build the next generation of leaders within our welcoming community.