Bakery Assistant Manager

Foodstuffs South Island Limited; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

New World Ashburton is looking for a motivated Bakery Assistant Manager to lead the bakery team, support production and merchandising, and help deliver an outstanding customer experience. This is a hands-on role with early starts and room to grow into leadership.

The position offers 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, working closely with the Bakery Manager and wider store team. If you have bakery or customer service experience and a drive to progress, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery, retail, supermarket, hospitality or customer service.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn and take on responsibilities.
• Ability to work with others and support the team.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Confident to take ownership and make decisions.
• Aspire to grow into a leadership role and long-term career.
• Willingness to work early mornings and extra hours if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bakery team and support the Bakery Manager.
• Maintain high standards across production and merchandising.
• Deliver an outstanding customer experience.
• Hands-on role with early starts and teamwork.
• Support daily store operations within the bakery area.

Skills

Bakery experience

Retail experience

Customer service

Leadership potential

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Team player

Early starts

Job description

Bakery Assistant Manager - New World Ashburton

Full-Time

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Bakery Assistant Manager to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is ready to move into leadership for the first time, or who has some supervisory experience and is looking to build on it. Whether you're an experienced baker wanting to develop your people leadership skills, or a retail team member looking for more responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Working closely with the Bakery Manager, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day success of the department. You'll help lead the team, maintain high standards, support production and merchandising, and deliver an outstanding experience for our customers.

This is a hands-on role that requires early starts, teamwork, initiative, and a passion for great food.

What we’re looking for:

• Bakery, retail, supermarket, hospitality, or customer service experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is an advantage but not essential.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Someone who enjoys working alongside and supporting others.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The confidence to take ownership and make decisions.
• A genuine desire to grow into a leadership role and build a long-term career.
• Flexibility to work early mornings and additional hours when required.

Days & Hours of Work:

Tuesday to Saturday – 40 hours per week

What’s in it for You?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, community-focused business and become part of a supportive team. Whether you're already in a leadership role or ready to take the next step we’d love to hear from you!

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement early once a suitable candidate is appointed. We encourage you to apply promptly.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.