Stephens Bakery - Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager

30 hour contract | Dunfermline

As an Assistant Manager at Stephens Bakery, you are a key leader in the shop. You take responsibility for leading the team day to day, ensuring the shop runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Each day you will help deliver great customer service, high‑quality products, and a positive, motivated team.

Location:

Stirling, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2 March 2026

Category:
Retail Jobs

Job Type: Full‑time

As an Assistant Manager you’re the face of Stephens – serving up smiles alongside our delicious baked goods on every shift. You’ll help bring our values to life by delivering excellent service, supporting your teammates, and approaching every day with positivity and energy.

• Lead the shop team during your shifts setting the pace, making decisions, and keeping everyone focused.
• Be involved in rota planning and solve short‑term cover issues when in shop.
• Help support with team performance issues.
• Be a visible and approachable leader, actively supporting your team through busy periods and challenges.
• Role‑model high standards of customer service, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Support with team development, helping to train new starters and give guidance to others.
• Actively serve customers alongside the team and model excellent customer service.
• Make sure the shop is always welcoming, clean, and well‑stocked with fresh, high‑quality product.
• Help ensure the team follows all food safety, health & safety, and company policies.
• Carry out daily checks and paperwork to keep the shop compliant and safe.
  
  Manage opening and closing duties, till processes, and cash handling. Support ordering, stock rotation, and waste control.
• Promote teamwork and a positive atmosphere, stepping in to resolve issues early.

We’re not just hiring an Assistant Manager – we’re welcoming someone who shares our values and brings positive energy, reliability, and a genuine passion for people.

• A confident communicator who enjoys supporting and guiding others.
• Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.
• Great at juggling tasks and organising team workloads.
• Comfortable delegating and receiving feedback.
• Someone who takes pride in offering consistently great service every single time.

• Competitive salary: £13.91 per hour.
• Free food on shift – lunch is on us.
• Gifts for special occasions (Christmas, length of service & weddings).
• Staff referral scheme – earn up to £150 for each successful referral.
• 20% staff discount across all Stephens shops.
• Free confidential counselling for mental health, money, legal, or work matters.
• Discounts at over 1,000 retailers, including Asda, Aldi, cinemas, holidays, and more.
• Career development opportunities – we love to promote and develop from within.

At Stephens Bakery, we’re not just baking – we’re baking history. As a proud fourth‑generation family business with over 150 years of heritage, we combine traditional craft with a bold, modern vision.

We’re known for innovation – from launching the first‑ever bakery Jiffy Van and standalone bakery drive‑thru, to pioneering partnerships with Co‑op, Scotmid, Morrisons, and independent retailers.

While we embrace new ideas, our roots remain firmly in quality, tradition, and community. Using time‑honoured techniques and the finest locally sourced ingredients, we’re proud to have been crowned:

• Scottish Craft Bakery of the Year.
• UK Craft Bakery Business of the Year (2021).
• Home to Scotland’s Favourite Morning Roll, Steak Bridie, and Double Biscuit.

When you join Stephens, you’re not just joining a business – you’re becoming part of a team that puts customers first, supports one another, and tackles challenges together.

If you’re excited about what we do and think you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

• Apply online.
• Quick chat – a casual telephone interview if shortlisted.
• Meet us in person – a relaxed face‑to‑face interview.
• Try it out – a paid work trial.

We aim to complete the process within two weeks and are happy to work around notice periods where possible.