Bakery Manager

Overview

Our client is looking for a Bakery Manager to join their team in Benoni.

Bakery Manager / Manageress

Benoni

Wholesale & Retail Grocery (Bakery / Fresh Foods)

Yes

Negotiable – R15,000 to R20,000 depending on experience. Salary will be determined in line with market standards, taking into account the candidate’s experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

Generally, 06:00 – 15:00. Some days may start later and end later depending on expected trade.

Alternating weekly schedule:
Week 1 Off on Wednesday;
Week 2 Off on Sunday.

ASAP / Negotiable

A well-established Grocery Retailer in Benoni with a strong bakery reputation is seeking an experienced and people-focused Bakery Manager / Manageress to lead a high-volume bakery department. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong baking expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to manage, motivate, and develop a team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily production, staff management, supplier negotiations, cost control, and customer satisfaction, while maintaining consistent quality and driving innovation within the bakery.

• Proven baking experience, preferably in a large-scale or high-volume bakery environment
• Strong passion for baking and producing high-quality products
• Strong passion for people, including customers and staff
• Bakery management or senior supervisory experience
• Ability to bake core bakery products and decorate finished goods
• Working knowledge of bakery machinery and equipment
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers (ingredients, packaging, equipment, repairs, outsourced products)
• Computer literacy for costings, sales vs purchases analysis, order tracking, and wastage control
• Ability to perform accurate product costings
• Strong leadership skills with a firm but fair management style
• Teachable mindset and willingness to learn from the business and team

• Manage and oversee daily bakery production in a high-volume environment
• Lead, manage, and motivate bakery production staff and selling-floor staff
• Create and manage fair and effective staff rosters and timetables
• Ensure daily production targets and operational deadlines are met
• Assist hands-on with baking and decorating when required
• Negotiate pricing, quality, and supply terms with all relevant suppliers
• Manage externally sourced bakery products, ensuring quality and correct pricing
• Follow up on supplier agreements, staff instructions, and operational requirements
• Control wastage through accurate planning, cost control, and stock management
• Handle customised and special customer orders
• Balance time between bakery production areas and the retail selling area
• Advantageous / Nice to Have:
  Any formal or informal bakery or fresh food industry courses
• Experience with in a retail grocery or supermarket environment

• Clear criminal record
• Own reliable transport
• Matric certificate

Please note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Employment Type:
  
  Permanent Employment
• Industry: Wholesale and Retail
• Work space preference:
  Onsite
• Ideal work province:
  Gauteng
• Ideal work city:
  Benoni
• Salary bracket: R 15000 - 20000
• Drivers License: CODE B (Car)
• Own car needed:
  Yes