Bakery Manager - New World Stratford

 

Are you an experienced baker with a passion for innovation and leadership, ready to take the next step in your career? Or are you an established Bakery Manager looking for a fresh challenge in a supportive, community-focused business?

New World Stratford is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Bakery Manager to lead our bakery department. Situated beneath the iconic Mount Taranaki and just 40 minutes from New Plymouth, we're proud of our strong community connections, outstanding customer service, and commitment to producing quality bakery products every day.

 

This role would suit either:

• An experienced baker or senior baker ready to step into their first management position, or
• A current Bakery Manager looking for an opportunity to make their mark and further develop a successful department.

About the Role

As Bakery Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day operation of our bakery department, balancing production excellence, team leadership, commercial performance, and innovation.

 

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop a passionate bakery team
• Drive innovation and introduce new products and ideas
• Manage production planning and product availability
• Ensure exceptional standards of quality, freshness, and presentation
• Deliver strong financial results through effective stock, waste, and labour management
• Maintain food safety and health and safety compliance
• Create a department that customers love to shop in

What We're Looking For

• Proven bakery experience within a supermarket, retail, or commercial bakery environment
• A passion for baking, product development, and innovation
• Strong leadership potential or previous management experience
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• A hands-on approach and willingness to lead from the front
• A customer-first mindset and commitment to excellence
• The ability to inspire, coach, and develop others

What's in it for You?

• Competitive remuneration package – salary negotiable based on experience and skills
• Relocation support available for the right candidate
• Accredited Employer
• Generous staff discount
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities within the Foodstuffs network
• A supportive leadership team that values new ideas
• The chance to live and work in the beautiful Taranaki region

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

 

If you're passionate about baking, excited by innovation, and ready to lead a team to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your bakery career with New World Stratford.