Service Department Manager - Bakery

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN003360/Tesh

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Location:

Springbok, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Service Department Manager to oversee a high-volume, multi-department environment (HMR, Sushi, Bakery & more).

This role requires a strong leader with solid financial acumen, a passion for food excellence, and the ability to manage operations efficiently under pressure.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Operations: Oversee Bakery.
Profitability: Drive GP% through strict recipe adherence and waste management.
Planning: Ensure accurate production planning aligned to sales demand.
Control: Manage ordering, inventory, and shrinkage within all departments.
Development: Train and develop staff on processes and service excellence.

Requirements:

Grade 12/Matric
Relevant Diploma in Retail/Bakery/Food Services is advantageous.
3–5 Years Experience in a multi-department food environment – Wholesale & Retail.
Financial Acumen: Experience managing GP, COS, waste, and budgets.
Technical Skills: Food costing, recipe control, stock management.
Leadership: Strong team development and high-pressure performance.
Standards: High attention to detail and food safety/hygiene excellence.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please refer to our website, where all our active vacancies are advertised.

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