Manager Bakery

About this role

Pick n Pay is looking for a Bakery Manager for its store in Carletonville, Gauteng. You will lead the bakery department, from production and hygiene to stock and daily sales.

What you’ll do

• Plan and run the daily bakery production and operations.
• Keep product quality, freshness and availability at a high standard.
• Lead, train and motivate the bakery team, and set up work schedules.
• Manage stock levels, ordering and stock rotation, and cut down on waste.
• Keep food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards in line with the rules.
• Track sales performance and work towards sales targets, with attractive displays and good service at the counter.
• Keep accurate production, stock and waste records, and follow company policies.

What you need

• Grade 12 (Matric) or an equivalent qualification.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a bakery, ideally in a supervisory or management role.
• Good knowledge of bakery products, ingredients, baking processes and production methods.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Experience with stock control, ordering, receiving and managing wastage.
• Ability to manage staff, prepare schedules and monitor performance.
• Good numerical, administrative and reporting skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.
• Good communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Advantageous: a qualification in Bakery Management, Food Technology or a related field.
• Advantageous: computer literacy and experience with retail systems.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone who has already worked in a bakery and is ready to lead a team. You should be comfortable with stock, numbers and food safety, and happy to work weekends and public holidays when needed.

Tips before you apply

• Have your Grade 12 certificate and any bakery or food qualifications ready to upload.
• On your CV, list the bakery supervisory duties you have done, such as staff scheduling, ordering or waste control.
• Give clear examples with numbers where you can, such as waste reduced or sales targets met, to show your experience.