Assistant Manager - 30 Hours - Kirkcaldy

Wm. Stephen (Bakers) Ltd.; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local bakery shop in Kirkcaldy is seeking a Senior Team Member to oversee daily operations, manage shifts, and ensure high standards of customer service and safety compliance. Competitive pay starting at £12.96/hour and various employee perks are offered, along with opportunities for career development. Join a family business with over 150 years of heritage and help maintain its tradition of quality and community engagement.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Free lunch while on shift

Special gifts for key occasions

Staff referral scheme

20% discount on products

Free confidential counselling

Exclusive discounts with retailers

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Strong leadership and task delegation skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and health compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead shop routines and ensure smooth operations.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain product standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and company policies.
• Support and develop team members during shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Role Purpose: As a Senior Team Member at Stephens Bakery, you play a key role in keeping the shop running smoothly day to day. You’re responsible for opening the shop, setting up for the day, running the shift, and delegating tasks to the team. While you’re not responsible for HR or performance management, you are a steady, reliable presence that helps maintain high standards in customer service, food quality, and shop operations. We are looking for someone to join our team at our Bakery Shop in Kirkcaldy on a 24-30 hour contract.

Responsibilities

• Shift Running & Task Delegation: Take the lead in shop routines, ensuring trade runs smoothly from open to close. Run shifts confidently, and delegate tasks clearly and fairly. Support your Shop in running the shop when on shift with them. Step in to problem-solve small issues during the shift and flag bigger ones to the management as needed. Maintain a clean, safe, and tidy environment for both customers and the team.

• Customer Service & Product Standards: Actively serve customers alongside the team and model excellent customer service. Encourage the team to take pride in their work. Make sure the shop is always welcoming, clean, and well-stocked with fresh, high-quality product. Monitor presentation standards throughout the day and take action to keep them high.

• Safety, Compliance & Operations: Help ensure the team follows all food safety, health & safety, and company policies. Carry out daily checks and paperwork to keep the shop compliant and safe. Manage opening and closing duties, till processes, and cash handling. Support ordering, stock rotation, and waste control.

• Team Support: Be a reliable and encouraging presence on shift, helping others stay on task and work well together. Offer guidance to newer team members and help develop the team. Keep communication clear and respectful, and raise any concerns to your manager when needed.

What You’ll Receive

At Stephens Bakery, we value our people as much as we value our bridies — and that’s saying a lot! Here’s what we offer in return for your hard work:

• Competitive pay: starting at £12.96 per hour.
• Free lunch while on shift.
• Special gifts for key occasions like Christmas, long service, and weddings.
• Staff referral scheme with the chance to earn £150 each.
• 20% discount on our products across all shops (even on your days off!).
• Free confidential counselling for personal, financial, legal, or work concerns.
• Exclusive discounts with 1,000+ high street and online retailers.
• Career development opportunities — we love to promote from within and help our team grow.

Why Join Stephens Bakery?

Stephens Bakery isn’t just about baking — it’s about tradition, innovation, and community. As a proud 4th-generation family business with over 150 years of heritage, we combine timeless craft with fresh ideas. We’ve pioneered industry firsts — from bakery Jiffy Vans and drive-thrus to partnerships with Coop, Scotmid, Morrisons, and independents. But at our core, we remain true to quality, tradition, and local roots.

• Our awards include:
• Scottish Craft Bakery of the Year
• UK Craft Bakery Business of the Year
• Home of Scotland’s Favourite Morning Roll, Steak Bridie & Double Biscuit

By joining Stephens, you’re not just starting a job — you’re becoming part of a legacy.

The Application Process

Think this could be the perfect role for you? Here’s what happens next:

• Apply online — send in your application today.
• Telephone chat — if shortlisted, we’ll arrange a quick, informal call.
• Meet us — attend a relaxed face-to-face interview.
• Try it out — complete a short, paid trial shift to get a real feel for the role.

Our recruitment process usually takes around 2 weeks, but we’ll happily work with your notice period if needed.