Bakery Manager - Klerksdorp Verfied

Salary Negotiable Klerksdorp, North-West Klerksdorp, North-West more than 14 days ago 15-02-2019 7:46:10 AM
12-04-2019 7:46:10 AM
Bakery Manager
An industry leader in the Wholesale and Retail Sector which is based in Klerksdorp, North-West is recruiting for an experienced and qualified Bakery Manager.
Experience
The successful incumbent must possess at least five years’ experience relating to, operating and maintaining the industrial mixing and blending of ingredients to produce baked goods. Managerial experience will be advantages.
This position includes preparation & production, bakery and confectionary staff, recipes, merchandising, pricing & admin, management reporting, stockholding & -taking, range, ensuring on-sale correct percentages, etc. The purpose of the role is to effectively manage all departmental issues to ensure optimum performance of the bakery as a division. The ability to deliver these requirements by controlling labour and materials within the agreed budgets is crucial.
Formal qualifications
Grade 12 (Matric)
Qualified Baker and/or Confectioner
Prior experience of managing/supervising a Bakery in a supermarket food retail environment will be advantageous.

Responsibilities
• Ensure maximum operating efficiency of the department to provide service within agreed specification, quality standards and within agreed material and labour costs, driving a culture of continuous improvement
• Daily/weekly orders fulfilled to provide 100% service
• Ensure control of materials and labour within cost standards. Develop short/long term labour/material improvement plans. Ensure correct prepping standards to ensure optimum on-sale levels of entire range
• Develop department action plans to improve production, reducing time and waste.
• Improve bakery performance through measurement and projects
• Proactive use of opportunities to identify new ranges/re-use items/expansion of services to the customer
• Ensure cleaning and maintenance of bakery equipment to minimize downtime and expand longevity of equipment
• Manage stocks and shelf life of bakery ingredients (dry-storage and fridge)
• Manage materials and labour usage against SAP standards
• Manage suppliers, with the assistance of the Buyers to drive costs of ingredients/packaging to a minimum
• Ensure bakery and back-up hygiene and cleanliness standards are met and staff continuously trained accordingly.


Inherent requirements and skills applicable to this vacancy
• Attention to detail
• A strong commitment to customer care and confidence in dealing with people
• Must be able to maintain all areas hygienic
• Ability to delegate tasks to subordinates
• High Energy Levels and a Passion for Fine Baking, Confectionery and Artisan Baking
• Must be willing to work Retail Hours, i.e.: Saturdays/Sundays/Public Holidays/ Overtime/Shifts
• Must have good understanding of running a bakery and managing people

Recruiter: Multiform