Bakery Manager

GAIL's; Chichester; Presencial; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Free food and drinks on shift

Staff discount

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Resumo da oferta

GAIL's is opening its first bakery in Chichester and seeks a Bakery Manager to lead people, product and customer experience. You’ll own the bakery’s performance, recruit and develop a team, and nurture strong links with the local community.

This hands-on role requires a people-first leader who remains calm under pressure, drives sales and quality standards, and champions safety and compliance. You’ll coach staff, tell the story of our products, and bring new ideas to life.

Qualificações

• Experience leading teams in hospitality or retail settings.
• Strong people development and coaching skills.
• Ability to drive performance through customer focus and standards.

Responsabilidades

• Own overall bakery performance across people, product, customer experience, place and profit.
• Build and inspire a high-performing team.
• Maintain exceptional food, coffee and service standards.

Conhecimentos

People leadership

Hospitality management

Customer service focus

Commercial awareness

Descrição da oferta de emprego

New GAIL's Bakery Opening in Chichester.

Help us share GAIL's with a brand-new community! We're looking for Bakery Manager to bring GAIL's to life for the very first time.

If you're a passionate leader who thrives on developing people, delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

At GAIL's, our Bakery Managers don't just manage bakeries; they run them.

You'll have full ownership of your bakery's people, product, customer experience, standards and commercial performance, creating a place where teams thrive, customers return and communities connect. Every day in a GAIL's bakery is different. One moment You'll be coaching a team through a busy morning rush, the next You'll be talking customers through the story behind our products, supporting the launch of a new seasonal range, or celebrating a team member’s progression into their next role. It's fast-paced, hands‑on and deeply rewarding, with great food, great people and real community at its heart.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Owning the overall performance of your bakery across people, product, customer experience, place and profit
• Building, developing and inspiring a high-performing team
• Creating an inclusive culture where people feel valued, supported and accountable
• Recruiting and developing future leaders through coaching, training and succession planning
• Driving sales growth, profitability and operational excellence
• Championing exceptional standards across food, coffee and customer service
• Using commercial insights and performance data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance and bakery presentation
• Building strong relationships within your local community
• Leading change positively and bringing new initiatives to life

ARE YOU THE MISSING INGREDIENT?

You'll have management experience within hospitality, retail or another customer-focused environment and understand what it takes to deliver results through people.

You'll be:

• A people-first leader
• Commercially minded and performance-focused
• Passionate about developing future talent
• Confident making decisions and taking ownership
• Resilient, adaptable and hands‑on
• Committed to exceptional customer experiences
• Passionate about quality food, coffee and hospitality

BENEFITS BAKED IN

• Free food and drink whilst on shift
• 50% off food and drink when not working
• 33 days holiday
• Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme
• Long Service Holiday
• Premiership Bonus Scheme
• Annual Pay Review
• Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Stream financial wellbeing support
• Development programme to help you RISE with GAIL's
• Health & Wellbeing support through Aviva
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Home technology and appliance discounts
• Discounted gym memberships and EV leasing options
• Discounts and savings with high-street retailers and restaurants
• 24-hour GP service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Terms and conditions apply. Benefits may vary and are subject to eligibility.