Bakery Team Lead - Hands-On Leadership Path

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

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.