Bakery Manager Nutripal Bakery
Kampala , Uganda * Full-time
Donswift
Category: Administration
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala , Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 10 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise bakery operations and staff. Oversee the daily activities of bakers and support staff, including hiring, scheduling and training. Create staff schedules, manage payroll, set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for staff, ensure that staff complete their tasks on time, and report performance to management.
• Ensure product quality and safety. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery. Ensure that baking tools and equipment are sanitized and that health and safety regulations are followed.
• Manage inventory and supplies. Track inventory, place orders for supplies and manage cost‑control measures.
• Develop new products and step in when needed. Create and maintain menus, develop and test new recipes and be ready to step in on the production line during emergencies.
• Marketing and sales growth. Create and implement marketing and sales strategies to increase revenue; strategically arrange products in displays to encourage purchases. Proactively visit wedding venues once or twice a week to promote our wedding cake services and secure orders.
• Customer service and problem‑solving. Answer customer inquiries and resolve complaints professionally. Maintain high standards of customer service and identify opportunities to upsell cakes and pastries.
• Financial and administrative duties. Monitor sales and profit margins, analyze financial reports and adjust production levels accordingly. Prepare budgets, manage cash flow and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Vendor and supplier coordination. Build relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of quality ingredients and equipment.
• Compliance and reporting. Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety laws, company policies and regulations. Prepare regular reports for senior management on sales performance, costs, staffing and operational issues.
• Collaboration and continuous improvement. Coordinate with other departments (marketing, finance, purchasing) to support overall business goals. Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and product quality.
• Any other duties assigned by management. Perform other tasks or responsibilities as needed to support the bakery’s success.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Proven experience managing a bakery or foodservice operation is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to inspire and manage a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills; ability to develop schedules, manage inventory and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings and weekends. The role is six days per week with a day off during the week.
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to handle complaints and inquiries gracefully.
• Demonstrated ability to generate ideas, market new products and grow revenue (particularly wedding cake sales); comfortable visiting wedding venues and negotiating orders.
• Performance and appraisal
• Performance will be measured on operational efficiency and business growth. Key indicators include:
• Timely completion of production schedules and orders (e.g., specialty or wedding cakes).
• Growth in cake sales and overall revenue, with particular focus on wedding cakes.
• Achievement of set revenue targets and year‑on‑year increase in total sales.
• Staff performance against KPIs, staff morale and retention.
• Inventory management (minimal spoilage and accurate stock levels).
• Customer satisfaction and complaint resolution time.
• Adherence to budgets and cost‑control targets.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested individuals may send their applications, including application letter, CV in PDF and copies of academic documents to marketing@donswift.co.ug
Application Deadline: 28th August 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Expired
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