About the position
Role Summary
The purpose of the Bakery Manager role is to drive commercial performance, operational excellence, and product quality within the bakery department. The role ensures consistent delivery of high-quality bakery products, strong sales and margin performance, compliance with food safety standards, and a positive customer experience while leading and developing a skilled bakery team.
Requirements
Minimum requirements
NQF 3 Bakery qualification
Experience as a Baker / Bakery Supervisor/ Manager
Competencies
Achieving results through others
Plan, organise and follow up on activities and plans
Adhere to standards and policies
Customer Orientation
Communication skills - clearly conveying message and actively listening
Business acumen
Bakery Skills
Production Planning
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Planning
Implement the in-store execution in the bakery department.
Store standards
Set and monitor standards in the bakery.
Ensure that Standard Operating procedures (SOP's) are executed
Administration
Complete all department administration (i.e scheduling, leave requests, invoices and compliance administration) is completed according to standard.
Merchandising Standards
Ensure that merchandising standards and sales promotions are according to laid down standards.
Customer focus
Identify customer needs and plan accordingly in the bakery.
People Management
Manage staff to ensure that all safety, merchandising, customer interaction and security standards are maintained.
Closing date: Monday 9th March 2026
