Office Manager
Job Summary
- Manage day-to-day office administration records correspondence and filing.
- Work closely with the owners to organise priorities and follow up on operational matters.
- Handle roster adjustments leave requests and shift coverage for unexpected staff absences.
- Assist with staff administration onboarding documentation timesheets and daily coordination.
- Assist with the preparation of wholesale orders and plan daily delivery runs.
- Make deliveries and visit wholesale customers when required.
- Liaise with production retail and wholesale staff to keep daily operations running smoothly.
- Maintain stock records and monitor packaging ingredients and finished goods.
- Implement and monitor waste reduction programs including FIFO stock rotation.
- Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers regarding pricing quality and availability.
- Coordinate invoices credits and supplier documentation with the owners.
- Negotiate and manage vendor relationships to implement cost-saving procurement strategies.
- Inspect products to ensure they meet strict quality standards.
- Train staff on proper food handling procedures cleanliness and sanitation.
- Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of baking tools equipment and production areas.
- Schedule preventive maintenance and coordinate with service vendors to minimise downtime.
- Coordinate maintenance and repairs for the building premises when required.
- Help the owners with general business administration and miscellaneous duties as required.
- Rewarding career and supportive team
- Career growth opportunities
Required Skills:
Minimum 3 years of commercial baking experience or A relevant qualification such as Certificate III in Baking (or equivalent) Proven ability to produce high-volume bakery items without compromising quality Strong understanding of dough fermentation proofing and baking techniques Comfortable working early mornings weekends and under time pressure Excellent attention to detail cleanliness and consistency Desirable: Experience with sourdough and slow-fermentation breads Pastry or viennoiserie skills Food Safety/HACCP certification