Bakery Manager

We are actively seeking expressions of interests for Bakery Managers in our Northern Suburbs Drakes stores.

Exciting Career Opportunity

Attractive salary package and incentivesDynamic growing companyGreat career paths

Drakes Supermarkets is a Retail industry success story. A family owned and operated private company, we are Australia's largest independently-owned supermarket chain. Due to our unprecedented growth, we provide excellent career opportunities within our company.

The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to treat the department as if it were their own business. They will be given the flexibility to tailor the stores service and products offering to meet the specific needs of the customers within the local area.

Working as a part of an enthusiastic team, in a highly competitive supermarket environment, applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

Significant fresh food retail knowledgeRetail bakery experience (qualifications are not essential)Expertise in leading and managing team membersOrdering and cost control expertiseAn excellent understanding of gross profit calculationsAccurate staff rosteringPassion and enthusiasm, with a very "hands on" approachUnparalleled commitment to customer serviceExcellent communication skillsAbility to liaise with both staff and managementA flair for merchandisingStrong leadership and delegation skillsAbility to coach, train and performance manage team membersCommitment to occupational health and safety standards

To succeed within our organisation, applicants must be able to:

Display a passion for fresh food within the grocery retail industryExpress a positive "can do" attitudeProblem solveLead by exampleMotivate a teamCommunicate effectively with management, team members, customers and external stakeholders