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A Bakery Manager oversees operations at a bakery or patisserie. You’ll supervise a team of staff and ensure products are made on time and to a high standard. Bakery Managers make sure the facility meets all hygiene requirements and any other relevant standards. You’ll manage the financial aspects of a bakery and may look after ordering supplies and rostering staff.
Bakery Managers should be highly organised and able to handle several tasks at once. It’s important that you have strong leadership skills and can communicate well with staff and customers. Bakery Managers need to make customer service a priority and deal with any problems that arise. You may work irregular hours including early mornings and weekends.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Bakery Manager.
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Are you an experienced baker and needing the business skills to step up to a manager’s role — or even open your own bakery? The FBP40221 Certificate IV in Baking is just what you need. Not only will you gain extensive skills in business management, leadership, food safety, and stock control — you’ll also advance your technical knowledge of baking and pastry making. Enquire now for the full list of study units and requirements for enrolment..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Bakery Manager generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been an increase in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 31,900 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Bakery Manager. Bakery Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Bakery Manager, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Baking. This course is designed for experienced bakers who want to advance to a supervisory role. You’ll cover topics including business management, leadership, food safety and stock control. There are also opportunities to improve your baking and pastry making skills.
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Here are some potential career pathways within baking. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Baking
Assistant Baker
$865 weekly pay
Assistant Pastry Chef
Bakery Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Baker
$1,150 weekly pay
Bakery Manager
Bakery Production Operator
Pastry Chef
Patissier
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