Manager Bakery

Ready to Make an impact

The Bakery Manager is responsible for the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department. The Manager will lead manage coach motivate and train staff to achieve the highest level of customer service while adhering to all Food Safety Protocols Standard Operating Procedures corporate policies Health and Safety and other programs and initiatives. The Manager will also manage budgets labour costs inventory control product presentation and merchandising. The Department Manager will coach and develop their team to foster customer loyalty fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement.

Heres where youll be focusing:

People Leadership
Create a coaching and development culture for all employees which embraces a passion for food
Demonstrate outstanding leadership while serving as a role model
Manage direct reports including: selection orientation training and development performance management succession planning and compensation
Communicate operational requirements/changes to department employees
Manage store operations as required
Customer Offering
Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty sales and profit
Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs
Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge including awareness of product changes promotions and seasonal trends
Order receive organize rotate merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards
Execute winning as required
Policy/ Regulatory Adherence
Lead the implementation of all corporate policies initiatives and Standard Operating Procedures and ensure the department and employees comply and use them effectively including timely and accurate submission of all relevant documentation as required.
Responsible for ensuring that OH&S food safety and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained
Financial
Directly responsible to ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins including appropriate sales forecasting variance analysis and correction and labour cost control.
Manage the department budget
Personal/ Professional Development
Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required
Keeps abreast of local competitor activity industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing promotions and product policies.
Employee Engagement
Act as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement

Initiate support participate and lead community and charitable events and activities

Other Duties

Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs

Provide feedback for continuous improvement

Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements

Other duties as required

What you have to offer:

• Above average communication skills (both oral and written)
• Full knowledge of department operations and skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite Full knowledge of total store operations and skills
• High School Diploma
• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience particularly in the specific department
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports and experience in developing and adhering to budgets