Bakery Supervisor (Retail Firm) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Description

• The ideal candidate for this role must demonstrate the knowledge and experience of managing bakery operations

Responsibilities:

• Achieve significant improvements in their productivity, quality products, cleanliness, and quality customer service.
• Develop bakery team with support through diligent delegation, strong customer service expectations, implementation of new routines and cleanliness standards.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as commercial ovens, deep-fat fryers and rotisserie ovens.
• Clean meat slicers and tables also clean cookers for next morning, washing of floors and all cases.
• Lead and motivate the bakery team to achieve excellence in product quality, presentation, and customer service
• Plan and schedule production to ensure timely and efficient production of bakery items, such as breads, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods
• Maintain and monitor product quality standards, ensuring adherence to recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines
• Manage inventory, including ordering and receiving of ingredients, supplies, and merchandise, and conduct regular inventory audits
• Train and mentor bakery team members, provide feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and licensing requirements
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and safety standards throughout the bakery
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and efficiency in bakery operations

Requirements

• Minimum of a Good First degree in any relevant field
• Relevant culinary or baking qualifications are a plus
• 4-5 years of experience in bakery management, with a strong understanding of bakery production processes, techniques, and equipment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire bakery team members
• Excellent knowledge of bakery products, including breads, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods, as well as food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to train and mentor bakery team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and team members
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills