About the position
Role Summary
We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Trainee Bakery Manager to join our bakery team. This developmental role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to all aspects of bakery operations, people management, and commercial performance, with the objective of preparing the successful candidate to progress into a Bakery Manager role.
The role focuses on managing resources effectively to maximise turnover and minimise shortages, while ensuring that company standards, processes, and policies are consistently adhered to. This position serves as a valuable career advancement opportunity for an experienced baker ready to step into management.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Matric / Grade 12 is essential
Qualified Baker is essential
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a bakery production environment
Supervisory experience is advantageous
Competencies:
Achieving results through others
Planning, organising and following up on activities and production plans
Strong adherence to standards, policies, and procedures
Customer orientation and service excellence
Effective communication skills, including active listening
Business acumen with the ability to analyse profitability and costs
Strong bakery and production planning skills
Attention to detail and quality focus
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment
Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Manage resources effectively to maximise turnover and minimise shortages.
Ensure adherence to company standards, processes, policies and procedures.
Maintain high standards of hygiene, housekeeping, and safe working practices across the bakery floor and back-up areas.
Ensure that security procedures are strictly followed.
Ensure all bakery staff deliver consistent service and product quality to customers.
Plan, coordinate and control daily, weekly and monthly production of bakery
products according to company specifications.
Order, control and manage stock effectively to support production and minimise waste.
Monitor, control and follow up on departmental expenses in line with agreed standards.
Complete and manage all administrative requirements accurately and timeously, including staff scheduling, leave administration, pricing and cost controls.
Conduct regular quality checks to ensure product consistency and freshness.
Prevent wastage, shrinkage, and damages through effective controls.
Analyse, maintain and update relevant information and documentation, taking corrective action where required.
Proactively engage customers, advise on products, understand customer needs, and deliver appropriate solutions.
Analyse departmental profitability and make recommendations or implement corrective actions to improve performance.
Support and manage employees to ensure standards are upheld by competent, motivated staff.
Participate fully in all required training and development initiatives.
Closing Date: 06 February 2026
