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Bakery Manager - Coles Supermarkets - Deeragun

11/28/2025

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the bakery department, ensuring it is well-presented and engaging for customers. You will lead and develop your team to meet sales targets and maintain excellent department standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Coles is one of Australia’s leading retailers, with an extensive footprint of over 1,800 retail outlets nationally. We employ more than 115,000 team members, engage with more than 8,000 suppliers, and we welcome millions of customers through our store network and digital platforms every week. We are one of Australia’s largest employers and our workforce includes in store, corporate, manufacturing, distribution, and fulfilment. Our team members reflect the diverse communities in which we operate and we strive to make Coles a great place to work. • Our vision is to become the most trusted retailer in Australia and grow long-term shareholder value. • Our purpose is Helping Australians eat and live better every day. • Our priority is to provide leading food, drink, and home solutions that are delicious, sustainable, and healthy for our customers every day, both in-store and online.
About the Role

From small everyday moments to larger-scale changes unique to a business like ours, as a Baker, you’ll really see the difference your work makes every day. What’s more, you’ll be part of a team that’s just as diverse as the communities we serve. With the right ingredients like a supportive and fun culture, opportunities to learn and grow, and valuable first-hand experiences and skills, set yourself up for an ongoing career.

About the role

Reporting to the Store Manager, you’ll have full accountability for the day-to-day running of the bakery department. You’ll take pride in contributing to a store which is exceptionally presented, welcoming and engaging for our customers, team members and local community.

 

About you and your skills

 

  • Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Direct/indirect leadership experience as you’ll need to lead, coach and develop your team to meet sales targets, cost control and rostering requirements
  • To maintain excellent department standards including monitoring stock, rotation routines, waste and quality control
  • To drive a one team culture which celebrates success and puts our team members health, safety and wellbeing first
  • To delight our customers with an outstanding shopping experience

 

What’s in it for you?

 

  • More cash staying in your pocket: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
  • Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
  • Structured and long term learning pathway: Comprehensive induction, management and people leadership training provided so you can thrive in this role and whatever is next.
  • Novated car leases: Looking for a new car? We provide access to novated leasing for eligible team members.
  • Investment in your future: Become a part-owner of the Coles Group. Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
  • Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.

 

About the recruitment process

 

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

 

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

 

Job ID: 174455

 

Employment Type: Full time

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Key Skills
LeadershipCoachingTeam DevelopmentSales TargetsCost ControlRosteringStock MonitoringWaste ControlQuality ControlCustomer ServiceHealth and SafetyWellbeing
Categories
Management & LeadershipFood & BeverageRetail
Benefits
DiscountsRecognitionLearning PathwayCar LeasesInvestmentParental Leave
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