Create Traditions as Our Next Bakery Manager in Bendigo We’re Hiring a Bakery Manager in Bendigo
Are you a passionate leader with a love for great food, great people, and great service?
Beechworth Bakery is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Bakery Manager to lead our amazing Bendigo team!
About Us
At Beechworth Bakery, we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and high-quality bakery products made fresh daily. Our priority is creating traditions and memorable moments for our customers as we strive to be Australia’s Greatest Bakery. We’re a family-owned business with a united team approach where everyone supports each other’s success and contributes to our thriving workplace culture.
The Role
Full-time permanent opportunity with remuneration of $75,000 - $80,000 per annum base salary, to be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Sign-On Bonus
As an added incentive for this management position, we’re offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus to the successful candidate! At Beechworth Bakery, we believe in rewarding great people from the very start. This is our way of saying welcome — and thank you — for bringing your energy, leadership, and passion to our team.
As Bakery Manager, you’ll lead in delivering exceptional customer experiences, managing daily operations, and fostering a positive work environment. You’ll be supported by our dedicated Head Office team and network of peer bakery managers while driving performance, ensuring quality standards, and developing your team to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing high-level leadership while overseeing day-to-day operations
* Managing teams to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products and customer service
* Creating a welcoming, professional environment for customers
* Driving store profitability and implementing strategies for sustained growth
* Managing financial budgets, tracking wages, and achieving sales targets
* Recruiting, training, and developing staff to ensure competency in their roles
* Providing regular feedback and conducting performance reviews
* Maintaining workplace health and safety standards and food safety compliance
* Promoting Beechworth Bakery within the local community through active engagement
For more information regarding the role, please download the information pack with further detail on the position and business.
About You
* 3–5+ years of management experience in a similar role/industry
* Proven experience leading diverse teams with excellence in customer service
* Love to use problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple competing priorities
* Effective communication skills to interact with staff, customers, suppliers, and management
* Ability to maintain a calm and steady influence, especially during busy periods
* Proficient computer skills, including MS Suite
* Current driver’s license (desirable)
Physical Requirements
The role requires an average level of physical fitness including standing for extended periods, occasional lifting up to 15kg, frequent bending and reaching, and manual dexterity for handling products and administrative tasks.
Our Key Principles
At Beechworth Bakery, we value:
* Quality in everything we do
* Excellence in customer service
* Commitment and loyalty
* Respect
* Hard work balanced with fun
* Professional integrity in all interactions
Benefits
* 10% staff discount and above award wages
* Comprehensive training and mentoring program
* Opportunities to upskill across various areas of the bakery
* Food and beverage provisions during shifts
* Family-friendly working hours with no nights or split shifts
* Support from our Executive leadership team for all aspects of your role (and we actually mean it!)
Applications close 5 April 2026 unless filled prior.
Please download the position information pack and send your cover letter outlining your relevant experience together with your resume to
For more information, contact Simone Coutts, Operations Manager on ext 2 (Echuca Bakery) .
We would also encourage speaking to another manager within our network for greater understanding of the role, the broader team and support, through the process.