Bakery Manager

Star Retailers; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Retailer is seeking a Bakery Manager to oversee bakery operations and manage teams in Randburg. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of management experience in retail along with excellent communication and organizational skills. Key responsibilities include managing bakery teams, ensuring hygiene standards, and inventory management. This is a market-related position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years management experience in the retail industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities under pressure.
• Basic knowledge of first aid is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage bakery teams and initiatives effectively.
• Ensure hygiene control and excellent housekeeping in bakery.
• Conduct team meetings and advocate for retailers' ad items.
• Oversee inventory management and stock checks.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of bakery products

Time management skills

Education

Matric

Job description

Introduction

A well-established Retailer is seeking a Bakery Manager in our Randburg Store.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and support retail bakery teams and initiatives.
• Assist in bakery and deli training and merchandising.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with your team and encourage mutual trust, respect and cooperation.
• Assist and care for co-workers and suppliers.
• Counsel and conduct disciplinary hearings when necessary.
• Direct, drive and meet sales with a goal of increased profitability growth.
• Purchasing, management and control of inventory; stock checks; exercise the first in first out principle and control wastage.
• Ensure the group's bakery management team exercise hygiene control and maintain excellent housekeeping protocols in compliance with health departments.
• Serve as the leader, role model and coach to bakery management.
• Travel to the various locations where the group's Spar's are based.
• Build and maintain relationships with retail store teams.
• Input plans, conduct team meetings, advocate for retailers' ad items.
• Share current industry trends and changes with retailers.
• Administration: Signing off on invoices, timesheets and checklists, draft duty roster.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Matric Minimum 2 years management experience within the retail industry. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of bakery products.
• Excellent efficiency to accomplish assigned duties.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Coping under pressure and setbacks.
• Basic knowledge of first aid will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of bakery operations & hygiene and safety standards.
• Operation of bakery equipment.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related