Bakery Assistant Manager

Foodstuffs North Island; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs North Island is seeking an experienced bakery professional to support day-to-day operation of our busy supermarket bakery. Working with the Bakery Manager, you will lead a team of 9, helping maximise sales and ensure our customers enjoy an outstanding shopping experience.

This full-time role is 45 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, with early starts at 2am or 4am. You will manage stock, liaise with suppliers and uphold Health & Safety standards while developing the team and

Qualifications

• Bakery qualification and previous supervision experience.
• Strong numeracy and stock-control skills.
• Physically fit for early hours 2am/4am starts; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bakery Manager with day-to-day leadership and team supervision.
• Ensure department is full, fresh and appealing during trading hours.
• Support purchasing, stock management and supplier liaison.
• Maintain Health & Safety and Food Safety compliance.
• Uphold price integrity and contribute to sales and profit targets.
• Undertake baker duties as required.
• Motivate and develop the team to deliver excellent service.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stock management

Health & Safety standards

Customer service

Education

Bakery qualification

Job description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced bakery professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of our busy supermarket bakery.

Working closely with the Bakery Manager, you will assist with leading a team of 9, maximising sales and profitability, managing stock and expenses, and ensuring our customers enjoy an outstanding shopping experience.

This is a full-time 45 hours per week, permanent Tuesday to Saturday role, giving you Sunday and Monday off each week. As you would expect in a busy bakery, the roster includes early morning starts of 2am and 4am.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Bakery Manager with the day-to-day leadership of the department and team
• Helping to ensure the department is full, fresh and appealing throughout our hours of trade
• Supporting purchasing requirements, stock management and liaison with suppliers
• Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety and Food Safety compliance
• Maintaining 100% price integrity within the department
• Supporting the achievement of department sales, productivity and profit targets
• Undertaking the duties of a Baker as required
• Supporting, motivating and developing the team to deliver excellent customer service

What we're looking for

• Previous bakery, food retail or FMCG experience
• A recognised bakery qualification
• Physically fit and able to meet the requirements of the role
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• The ability to lead by example in a busy retail environment
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Unit Standards 497, 167 and 168
• Good numeracy skills

What we offer

You’ll be joining a friendly, hardworking team in a busy and successful supermarket environment, with the opportunity to further develop your leadership and bakery management skills.

Closing Date: once suitable candidate appointed