A well-established Retailer is seeking a Bakery Manager in our Store. Essential Duties and 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 principal 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. Competencies · Relevant preferred qualification. · 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.
Experience · Minimum 2 years management experience within the retail industry. Job Type: Full-time