Bakery Manager

Join COBS Bread as a Bakery Manager!

At COBS Bread, we are passionate about baking, community, and creating an exceptional experience for our customers. As a Bakery Manager, you will lead a dedicated team to deliver fresh, high-quality baked goods daily while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

In this role, you will oversee bakery operations, support your team in production and sales, and ensure the highest standards of product quality and customer satisfaction. Your leadership will help inspire and develop your team, promote teamwork, and enhance the community spirit COBS Bread is known for.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, coach, and develop the bakery team to achieve production and sales goals.
• Ensure bakery cleanliness, safety, and compliance with health regulations.
• Manage inventory, scheduling, and daily operations to maintain efficiency.
• Engage with the local community and support programs like ‘End of Day Giving’.
• Create a friendly, inclusive, and motivating workplace culture.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience in a bakery, food production, retail, or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills and experience managing inventory and schedules.
• Basic financial understanding, including cash handling and budgeting.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as email, Word, and Excel.
• Physical ability to perform bakery tasks including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 22 kg.

Why Join Us?

At COBS Bread, you’ll be part of a supportive team focused on growth, quality, and community impact. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Perks & What You’ll Feel Good About

• Managing a small business of high performers in a fun work environment
• The satisfaction of baking from scratch, and pride in seeing the finished product you’ve helped to create
• Our training program – Continue to develop your sales and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver Sales Development Qualification program and our Gold Leadership Development program.
• Career advancement opportunities – We have a stake in helping passionate team members grow and have more impact in the business and community.
• Complimentary products on us every shift
• And more, including benefits for all full time employees

While we thank you for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

About COBS Bread

With over 180 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada every day. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company's success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people, and our warm and friendly customer service.

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight – Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.