Bakery Manager (East London)

One of our clients in the FMCG sector is looking for a Bakery Manager for their Bakery Department, in East London, in the Retail Food industry. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and support the bakery team 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.
• 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 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 team.
• Share current industry trends and changes with retailers.
• Administration: Signing off on invoices, timesheets and checklists, draft duty roster.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years management experience within the baking industry.
• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of bakery products.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Coping under pressure and setbacks.
• Knowledge of bakery operations & hygiene and safety standards.
• Operation of bakery equipment.

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