Benoni: Bakery Manager posted by Flink Recruitment

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 candidate’s 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