When you join the Bakers Delight corporate team, you get a lot more than just a great career and work environment.
With plenty of perks like a free daily lunch, a hybrid work environment, novated leasing options and a corporate bonus program, there’s a lot to be delighted about when you are part of our team.
If this sounds like the perfect ‘roll’ for you, just click on one of the links below to start your journey with us.
At Bakers Delight our vision is to be the most loved bakery in every community. We've built our business through commitment to the quality of our product, the development of our people and by providing a delightful experience to all of our customers.
Job Description
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Area Manager to join our cohesive VIC Operations Team, supporting approximately 25 retail bakeries within the Victorian East region. You will be an integral part of the Operations Team and be accountable for the sales and profitability of your portfolio. The role is diverse, challenging, fun and above all, rewarding. You get to make a difference.
Reporting to the Regional Manager - VIC East, this is a broad operations role where your portfolio covers Melbourne Eastern Suburbs.
To be successful in this permanent fulltime role, you would need to:
Ensure marketing campaigns are implemented and complied with, and campaign results are measured, communicated and reported on.
Provide support to franchisees to improve sales and profitability, implementing and monitoring actions to make positive impacts.
Review data to identify opportunities for the future and analysing results to support new opportunities within bakeries across your portfolio.
Establish and maintain a portfolio plan to ensure effective management of your network of bakeries, looking at future growth of your portfolio, and developing a talent pool of potential franchisees.
Support initiatives for continuous improvement and to raise operational standards across your portfolio.
Regional and some interstate travel is a requirement of this position.
Desired Skills and Experience
Let’s hear about you!
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience within an operations role in a fast paced and multisite franchised or sales force environment.
Prior work experience and knowledge of a franchise business model is preferred.
Solid finance knowledge with a good understanding of managing budgets and forecasts.
Able to analyse reports and data for strategic business planning.
Experience and feel comfortable coaching and influencing others.
Be solutions focussed and able to make quick decisions.
Relevant qualifications in small business or frontline management will contribute to the success of the candidate.
Exceptional communication skills.
A valid driver’s licence and motor vehicle is a requirement for this role.
Bakery experience is not essential as we will provide extensive training to the successful candidate.
Why Bakers Delight?
You’ll love being part of the Bakers Delight family! As well as the opportunity to work for a leading and successful international food retailer and well-respected franchisor with bakeries in over 500 locations across Australia, Canada and the USA, Bakers Delight offers a professional, fun and friendly working environment in newly renovated offices.
You’ll also have access to a range of benefits and programs that aim to support, reward and inspire:
Hybrid work policy
Reward and bonus structure
Professional development opportunities
Health and wellness activities
Company-funded Parental Leave policy
Novated Lease options
You’ll be provided with all the tools needed to connect and collaborate with your portfolio franchisees to ensure yours, theirs and our success!
If you are “bready” for your next challenge, apply today!
