Duty Manager/supervisor

**About the Company**:
At Backhaus Bakery we bake slow ferment sourdough goods and viennoiseries with integrity, using the best ingredients we can source.

We pride ourselves on our healthy, positive, supportive work environment where all are welcome.

**Our Culture**
At Backhaus Bakery, culture isn’t just a buzzword - it’s who we are. We are proud of our inclusive, supportive, and positive work environment, where every team member feels valued. We take pride in how our staff feel about coming to work each day, and we work hard to foster that sense of belonging and purpose.

If you are a leader who leads with emotional intelligence and wants to be part of a team that genuinely cares, we would love to hear from you.

**About the role**:
Our bustling bakery warehouse is looking for a Duty Manager/ Supervisor to oversee daily packing activities, maintain quality standards and support our growing business.

What You’ll Do:

- Oversee, manage and support daily operations in our warehouse
- Maintain high product quality and presentation standards
- Lead and supervise the team during shifts, working alongside staff to complete tasks efficiently
- Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and support to a young and diverse team, many in their first job
- Influence and inspire positive work habits, teamwork, and accountability
- Manage workflow, meet production timelines, and ensure smooth shift handovers
- Communicate with management on workflows and process improvements
- Uphold workplace health & safety and food safety standards
- Support and serve customers directly, setting the standard for service excellence.
- Make sound business decisions and adapt to the needs of a growing operation
- This is a Monday to Friday role, 8 am to 3 pm

What You’ll Bring:

- Proven leadership, manager or supervisory experience, ideally in a fast-paced environment is a must
- A positive, calm, and solution-focused attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A track record of working to tight timelines while maintaining quality and composure
- Excellent organisation, time management, and delegation skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce
- A mindset open to change and continuous improvement
- Physically fit and able to meet manual handling requirements in line with WHS
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
- Full commitment to food safety and hygiene practices

If you’re someone who leads with kindness, can think on your feet, and enjoys empowering staff to do their best work, we’d love to hear from you

**What we offer**:
A very healthy work/life balance.

Flexibility with rostering.

Training will be provided.

A professional, supportive management team with options in career progression.

Employment with an inclusive company that cares for the individual and offers support, care and guidance to their staff.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free food

Application Question(s):

- We take our responsibility to our young workforce seriously. Have you or are you able to obtain a Working with Children check?

**Experience**:

- Leadership: 2 years (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 10/09/2025
Expected Start Date: 22/09/2025