Career Centre

Bakery Assistant Manager - New World Northwood


We require an enthusiastic and passionate person to join our team in the role of Bakery Assistant Manager.  The successful person should be capable of assisting the Manager with planning, organising, leading and controlling the daily operations of our Bakery Department. This is an outstanding opportunity to help lead a dedicated team in a successful supermarket and would suit someone who is ready to progress their career to the next level.

We see the successful applicant as having:

  • A good understanding of the Bakery Industry and products
  • A passion for baking and creating
  • Self Motivation
  • Excellent communication and people management skills.
  • Good leadership skills that bring the best out of the team
  • Experience in both life skills and leadership
  • Innovative ideas
  • A high focus on Customer Service

 Key responsibilities include:

  • Producing a range of consistently high quality products to meet demand
  • Assisting the Manager to ensure efficient use and management of the Bakery team.
  • Ability to achieve targets and meet budgets.
  • Control of stock and waste through good production planning
  • Maintaining a high standard of merchandising.
  • Training and monitoring staff performance in conjunction with the Manager
  • The implementation of Health & Safety and Food Safety Standards

Days of work will be discussed at the interview.  Some weekend work will be required.

We offer good working conditions, a supportive management structure, personal development opportunities, and an attractive salary.

Please apply online immediately, attaching your C.V. and giving details of experience and copies of references. A mutually acceptable commencement date will be arranged.

Applications close 11 January 2019 or sooner if a suitable applicant presents themselves.

Overseas applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or a Valid New Zealand Work Permit

Permanent Full Time

Job no: 8001.211

Location: Christchurch

Closing Date: Friday, 11 January 2019