Co-Ordinator Bakery

<p style="text-align:left"><span>It&#39;s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they&#39;re doing!</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>To coordinate bakery operations across assigned stores to ensure product availability, consistent quality, effective production planning and excellent merchandising standards. The role drives sales, manages waste and stock levels, monitors margins and ensures compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Working closely with Bakery Managers and store management, the Co-ordinator supports staff development, training and performance management, conducts store visits and operational audits; identifies opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and the overall customer experience.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Minimum Requirements:</b></p><p><span style="color:#0d0d0d"><span style="font-size:inherit">Grade 12 or equivalent qualification and </span></span><span style="color:#000000">Qualified Baker certification </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Retail Management Diploma or related qualification<b> (advantageous).</b></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Minimum 5 years’ experience in Bakery Management<b> within a retail or similar environment.</b> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">In-depth knowledge of bakery processes, production planning and operational procedures<b>.</b> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Strong understanding of retail bakery operations<b>, including product availability, merchandising, quality control and stock management.</b>  </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Proficiency in Microsoft Excel<b> for reporting, data analysis and operational tracking.</b> </span></p><p style="font-size:inherit !important;color:!important"><span style="color:#0d0d0d"><span style="font-size:inherit">Extensive knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and stock rotation principles.</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Experience working with SAP or similar retail management systems<b>.</b> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between stores<b>.</b></span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#000000"><b>Competencies:</b></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Leadership and Team Development </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Customer-Centric Mindset </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Judgement and Decision-Making  </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Innovation and Continuous Improvement  </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Administrative and Operational Discipline  </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Relationship Management  </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Sales and Profitability Focus  </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Problem Solving </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Time Management and Planning  </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Data Analysis and Presentation </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><b>Operational Coordination</b> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Coordinate and support bakery operations across approximately 20 assigned stores. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Ensure consistent availability of core bakery lines and promotional products. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Monitor and guide daily production planning to align with customer demand and sales targets. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Support Bakery Managers in maintaining efficient production processes and operational consistency across stores. </span></p><br /><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Product Availability &amp; Merchandising</b> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Drive availability and presentation of key bakery ranges in line with company merchandising standards. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Ensure promotional lines and focus products are executed effectively in stores. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Monitor in-store displays, product freshness and range assortment to improve the customer offering. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Ensure stores maintain strong visual merchandising standards within the bakery department</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">. </span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Quality, Food Safety &amp; Compliance</b> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards and company policies. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Monitor adherence to recipe manuals, portion control standards and production guidelines. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Conduct operational audits to ensure quality and product consistency across stores. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Address quality or compliance issues and implement corrective actions where required. </span></p><br /><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Financial Performance &amp; Cost Control</b> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Monitor and analyse sales performance, margins, waste and stock levels. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Support stores in improving profitability through cost management and waste reduction initiatives. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Guide Bakery Managers on selling price management and margin optimisation. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Review store performance data to identify opportunities for improvement. </span></p><br /><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Stock &amp; Inventory Management</b> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Monitor stock levels and ordering processes to ensure product availability. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Support stores in maintaining accurate stock control and stock take processes. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Ensure appropriate management of raw materials, packaging and operational supplies. </span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b><span></span></b> </span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Team Support, Training &amp; Capability Building</b> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Support Bakery Managers with staffing, recruitment and onboarding within the bakery department. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Provide training, coaching and mentoring to bakery teams to improve operational capability. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Assist with performance management and development of bakery staff. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Promote a culture of customer service, teamwork and operational excellence. </span></p><br /><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Store Performance Monitoring &amp; Reporting</b> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Conduct regular store visits to review operational performance and compliance with standards. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Provide structured feedback and action plans following store visits. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Monitor implementation of operational improvements and business initiatives. </span></p><br /><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Market &amp; Competitor Analysis</b> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Monitor competitor activity, pricing, product trends and promotions in the market. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Identify opportunities to improve product range, pricing strategies and customer offering. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Share insights and recommendations with store management and regional leadership. </span></p><br /><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Customer Experience</b> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Ensure bakery departments deliver a high-quality customer experience through product availability, freshness and presentation. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Support stores in responding to customer feedback, complaints and service improvement opportunities. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000">Promote a customer-focused culture within bakery teams.</span></p><br /><p><b>Closing Date: 30 October 2026</b></p><br /><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i>If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you&#39;ll enjoy your career with us!</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Discover who we are</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>