Assistant Manager

H2R Selection; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery in Ashford is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee operations and ensure excellent customer service. The role involves managing the team, adhering to food safety standards, and driving sales performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in team management and a passion for the bakery industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team in a bakery environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage bakery operations to ensure high standards.
• Assist in recruiting and training team members.
• Monitor sales and performance standards to meet targets.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Management

Food Safety

Sales Management

Job description

Ashford

£28K P.A

Our client, an award-winning bakery, has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join their team!

The Role

1. Plan, manage, control, and review the operation of a bakery, ensuring excellent customer service, maximized sales, minimized costs, high bakery standards, adherence to food safety and H&S legislation, and a motivated and engaged team.
2. Assist the Bakery Manager in recruiting, inducting, training, managing, motivating, reviewing, and developing a team capable of delivering the business needs.
3. Help plan, monitor, and review staffing levels, ensuring appropriate coverage including supervisory/management roles, while fostering a positive team environment.
4. Ensure products are consistently prepared, cooked, and presented to standard within a clean, safe, and tidy bakery environment.
5. Understand, implement, monitor, and review company policies and procedures.
6. Ensure employees, customers, and third parties adhere to policies and procedures, including stock taking, till operation, cash handling, H&S, and EHO regulations.
7. Assist in monitoring, reviewing, and delivering performance standards.
8. Support in planning, forecasting, managing, controlling, and reviewing sales to meet or exceed targets.