Bakery Manager: Lead Ops & Innovation (NZ Visa Sponsorship)

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Stratford; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full visa sponsorship

Job summary

Your bakery experience can open the door to more than another production role. This opportunity is designed for a skilled bakery professional who is ready to have greater responsibility, influence, and recognition within a high-performing New Zealand retail environment.

We are seeking a Bakery Manager for a well-established bakery operation in Taranaki. The position offers the opportunity to take ownership of bakery performance, develop a capable team, influence product direction, and shape a

Qualifications

• Proven bakery management experience.
• A strong foundation in bakery production and quality.
• Leadership skills for developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of bakery department daily performance and operations.
• Lead bakery production while maintaining quality and availability.
• Coordinate production schedules according to customer demand and trading requirements.
• Use bakery expertise to maintain high standards across products and presentation.
• Identify opportunities for new products and improved offerings.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop bakery team members.
• Build a positive, productive, accountable team culture.
• Provide hands-on leadership during daily operations.
• Monitor stock levels, ordering, and waste; support profitability.

Skills

Bakery management

Leadership

Staff training

Stock control

Food safety

Education

Experience in baking or related field

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Your bakery experience can open the door to more than another production role. This opportunity is designed for a skilled bakery professional who is ready to have greater responsibility, influence, and recognition within a high-performing New Zealand retail environment.

We are seeking a Bakery Manager for a well-established bakery operation in Taranaki. The position offers the opportunity to take ownership of bakery performance, develop a capable team, influence product direction, and shape a