Manager Bakery

picknpay; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 320.000 - 440.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pick n Pay in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Bakery Supervisor/Manager to oversee all aspects of hygiene, safety, production planning, and stock management in the Bakery Department. You will ensure product availability and presentation for trade each day and drive profitability through efficient operations.

The role requires Matric, preferably NQF Level 3 Bakery Qualification, and 3–5 years in bakery supervision or management, with strong leadership and the ability to work retail hours

Formación

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• NQF Level 3 Bakery Qualification preferred.
• 3–5 years bakery supervision/management experience.
• 1–3 years in a bakery supervisor/management role.
• Strong bakery production, food safety, and stock management knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Operational Excellence: Prepare Bakery Department for trade with product availability and presentation.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure compliance with bakery procedures and food safety regulations.
• Product Quality & Production: Manage daily production planning for fresh products throughout trading day.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and packaging standards.
• Commercial & Sales Performance: Drive sales via production planning and stock availability.
• Stock Management: Ensure effective stock control, rotation, and replenishment; FIFO practices.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach and develop a high-performing bakery team.

Conocimientos

Bakery leadership

Production planning

Food safety

Stock management

Team leadership

Customer service

Educación

Matric (Grade 12)

NQF Level 3 Bakery Qualification

Descripción del empleo

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

To manage all aspects of hygiene and safety within the Bakery Department. Manages production process and stock in order to maximise gross margins and profits. Ensures that operating standards are maintained.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Preferably an NQF Level 3 Bakery Qualification
• Minimum 3 - 5 year's experience as a Baker, Bakery Supervisor, or Bakery Manager
• Minimum 1 to 3 year's experience in a bakery supervisor, or management role
• Strong understanding of bakery production, food safety, and stock management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills
• Ability to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays

Competencies

• Has a passion for bakery products and customer service
• Leads by example and inspires their team to perform at their best
• Understands how to balance quality, production, and profitability
• Has strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced retail environment
• Is committed to delivering exceptional standards every day

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Ensure the Bakery Department is fully prepared for trade each day with excellent product availability and presentation.
• Execute operational plans and merchandising standards in line with company requirements.
• Maintain exceptional hygiene, food safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure compliance with all bakery operating procedures and food safety regulations.

Product Quality & Production

• Manage daily production planning to ensure fresh products are available throughout the trading day.
• Monitor product quality, consistency, presentation, and freshness.
• Ensure recipes, yields, and production standards are consistently achieved.
• Oversee product packaging, labelling, and display standards.

Commercial & Sales Performance

• Drive sales growth through effective production planning and stock availability.
• Monitor sales trends and customer demand to maximise turnover opportunities.
• Manage waste, shrinkage, and stock losses to improve profitability.
• Deliver departmental sales and gross profit targets.

Stock Management

• Ensure effective stock control, ordering, rotation, and replenishment.
• Participate in stock takes and maintain accurate stock records.
• Apply FIFO principles and proactively manage stock levels to minimise losses.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing bakery team.
• Drive a culture of accountability, customer service, and teamwork.
• Conduct training on bakery standards, production processes, and food safety requirements.
• Motivate and inspire employees to consistently deliver outstanding results.

Closing date: 23 October 2026

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