Benoni: Bakery Manager

Roles and Responsibilities Role: Bakery Manager / Manageress Location: Benoni Industry: Wholesale & Retail Grocery (Bakery / Fresh Foods) Industry Experience Required: Yes Salary: Negotiable R15,000 to R20,000 depending on experience Please note: Salary will be determined in line with market standards, taking into account the candidates experience, skills, and suitability for the role. Working Hours: Generally, 06:00 15:00 Some days may start later and end later depending on expected trade Working Days: Alternating weekly schedule: Week 1: Off on Wednesday Week 2: Off on Sunday Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable Role Summary: 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. Minimum Requirements: 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 Duties will include but are not limited to: 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 within a retail grocery or supermarket environment Other Requirements: Clear criminal record Own reliable transport Matric certificate Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment Details Employment Type: Permanent Employment Industry: Wholesale and Retail Work space preference: Work Onsite Ideal work province: Gauteng Ideal work city: Benoni Salary bracket: R 15000 – 20000 Drivers License: CODE B (Car) Own car needed: Yes