CAREERS

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Village Bakehouse Group is an Australian-owned company, operated by fourth-generation family bakers, the Stevenson’s. Brothers Bill, Rob and John’s baking heritage dates back to 1918 when their grandfather, Aussie Stevenson, established his first bakery in Dubbo. Our Bakehouses located in Dubbo & Orange are bakery-style cafés with a welcoming ambience. We serve our own Bakehouse blend coffee, modern breakfast and lunch menu, outstanding pastries and award winning pies. Village Bakehouse is a place of quality and flavour. 

 

People are our passion. We are dedicated to growing our staff through strong family values. Our management team and staff are dedicated to producing  the highest quality products, baked using traditional recipes.

 

 

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CURRENT VACANCIES 

Retail Bakery Manager - Bathurst 

 

BRAND NEW STORE

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We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Retail Café Bakery Manager to assist us in opening and managing our new Bathurst store.  Village Bakehouse Bathurst is estimated to open to the public in late 2022.

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We are seeking a highly motivated industry professional to take our business to the next level of customer service. You will be a hands-on manager who is excited to be able to showcase our onsite Bakery and train and mentor staff to be as passionate about their work as you are, as well as cultivating and promoting a great team culture.

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We are looking for a person who will persistently focus on the core goals of the business and motivate a team to ensure a fantastic work environment that is both financially and personally rewarding. The ideal person for this role will:

  • Oversee and run the daily operations of the business to ensure it maintains its projected financial targets

  • Positively represent the Village Bakehouse brand to the public to maximise the growth of the business

  • Develop a culture in the team that reflects a work environment that customers, employees and management perceive as the Number 1 hospitality employer to be associated with.

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Village Bakehouse Bathurst will be a welcoming drive-thru bakery café with a friendly ambience. We will serve our own Bakehouse Blend coffee, a modern breakfast and lunch menu, outstanding pastries and awarding winning pies through both walk in and drive through service. Village Bakehouse is a place of quality and flavour.

 

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

 

You will be a proactive manager, dedicated to the professional development of your team and be as passionate about the business as our family are. You will possess a high level of enthusiasm and be eager to work with us to take the business to the next level.

 

To assist you in your training and development, you will be trained and mentored within our busy Village Bakehouse Dubbo store. Accommodation, meal allowance and travel allowance and will be provided.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Retail Operations Manager your responsibilities within this role will include but are not limited to:

  • Manage the daily operations of the business

  • Develop a cohesive team culture

  • Rostering of staff to pre-determined percentages

  • Develop, implement and manage staff training programs

  • Maintain a safe workplace

  • Customer Relationship Management

  • Showcase the onsite bakery theatre

  • Maintain food safety standards.

  • Stock management, inventory control & ordering of supplies

  • Financial Management

  • Human Resource and performance management

  • Assist Head Office with marketing initiatives

 

ABOUT YOU

  • Experience in managing a drive-thru store is preferred but not essential

  • Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role

  • Ability to build strong local and community-based relationships

  • Barista experience

  • Food Safety/Food Handling certification (preferred but not essential)

  • A passion for outstanding product development and customer service

  • Management experience, leading a team of 10+ people

  • Personable, approachable and willing to lead and grow with a team

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Impeccable attention to detail

  • Flexibility to work a combination of mornings, days and afternoons along with weekends and public holidays

  • Experience working with POS systems, eftpos terminals, Microsoft Office suite

  • Experience with rostering, wages

  • Above average problem-solving skills

  • Ability to travel to and from Village Bakehouse Dubbo to be trained and mentored – accommodation, meal allowance and travel provided

 

 

At Village Bakehouse Group strong family values are imperative to us. Our senior management team and staff are dedicated to delivering an exceptional level of customer service. Every day, our bakery products are enjoyed by families across New South Wales and beyond. We provide our customers with the highest quality products that are freshly baked every day using our traditional family recipes.

 

If you are looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing business, then this is the role for you. An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be provided to the successful applicant.

 

For further information or to apply, please contact the Village Bakehouse Group by emailing your application to bathurst@villagebakehouse.com.au

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Retail Bakery Manager - Orange 

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We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Retail Café Bakery Manager to  manage our Orange store.  

 

We are seeking a highly motivated industry professional to take our business to the next level of customer service. You will be a hands-on manager who is excited to be able to showcase our onsite Bakery and train and mentor staff to be as passionate about their work as you are, as well as cultivating and promoting a great team culture.

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We are looking for a person who will persistently focus on the core goals of the business and motivate a team to ensure a fantastic work environment that is both financially and personally rewarding. The ideal person for this role will:

  • Oversee and run the daily operations of the business to ensure it maintains its projected financial targets

  • Positively represent the Village Bakehouse brand to the public to maximise the growth of the business

  • Develop a culture in the team that reflects a work environment that customers, employees and management perceive as the Number 1 hospitality employer to be associated with.

 

JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Train and empower all employees to operate at their maximum capacity to achieve the business goals

  • Showcase the onsite Bakery to bring out the best in the staff and the theatre baking concept

  • Develop and implement staff training programs

  • Motivate all staff to share the common goal of being an industry leader in the coffee and Bakehouse cultures

  • Lead by example with a can-do attitude, professional manner, great organisational skills, customer service focus and knowledge of the products

  • Focused on a safe workplace for both staff and customers

  • Be hands on in preparing and serving products to customers in peak service periods.

  • Maintain food safety standards

  • Ensure all food and coffee made is of the highest standard

  • Address specific customer concerns in a timely and professional manner to ensure we do not have a repeat occurrence

  • Communicate with the wholesale department and suppliers for all stock ordering, returns, new menu items and quality control of produce supplied.

  • Oversee and post all social media communication to ensure it is relevant and of a positive nature

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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  • 3+ years experience in a similar position in a fast paced food and hospitality environment

  • Proven business acumen and track record of leading a team of 10+

  • Experienced in rostering, labour percentages and P & L

  • Barista experience - drink coffee, live coffee, love coffee

  • A passion for outstanding products and customer service

  • Personable, approachable and willing to lead and grow with the team

  • Computer skills in word, excel, email, social media platforms, POS systems, Eftpos terminals

  • Above average problem solving skills

  • Available for a 7 day rotating roster, some weekends and early starts 

 

For further information or to apply, please contact the  Village Bakehouse Group by emailing your application to orange@villagebakehouse.com.au

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Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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Casual Kitchenhand - Dubbo

 

  • Casual Position

  • Modern and inviting café style bakery

 

Village Bakehouse Dubbo is a welcoming bakery, with a friendly ambience. We serve our own Bakehouse Blend coffee, modern breakfast, and lunch menu, outstanding pastries and awarding winning pies. Village Bakehouse is a place of quality and flavour.

 

The Village Bakehouse Group is expanding and as the business grows so do opportunities for our team.  We are currently looking for a highly motivated Kitchenhand / Food Preparation member to join our team. 

 

Reporting directly to the Store Manager and alongside our highly skilled chefs your responsibilities within this role will include but are not limited to:

 

  • Assisting with food preparation, assembly and food storage as required

  • Cooking of key ingredients and produce

  • Assisting with seasonal menu development

  • Maintain kitchen inventory

  • Ensuring ingredients are tagged, date-labelled, covered, stored, and rotated effectively

  • Perform general cleaning to maintain a safe and hygienic work environment including maintaining cooking utensils, dishes, cutlery, and other equipment

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 

  • Experience in a similar position

  • Understanding of and commitment to relevant food safety legislation.

  • Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work

  • Ability to work as part as a diverse team and achieve results together

  • Friendly with a consistently positive attitude and able to communicate clearly with all levels of staff

  • A person who values teamwork and can also work effectively without constant supervision

  • Availability weekdays and weekends

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For further information or to apply, please contact the  Village Bakehouse Group by emailing your application to dubbo@villagebakehouse.com.au

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Chef -Orange 

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  • Modern and inviting café style bakery

  • Generous salary package

  • Long-term career opportunities with a progressive family-owned company, that stands for family, passion, honesty and progress.

 

At Village Bakehouse Group strong family values are imperative to us. Our senior management team and staff are dedicated to delivering an exceptional level of customer service. Every day, our goods are enjoyed by families across New South Wales and beyond. We provide our customers with the highest quality products that are freshly baked every day using our traditional family recipes. Yes, we are traditional however, we always have an eye on the future.

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The Village Bakehouse Group is expanding and as the business grows so do opportunities for our team.  We are currently looking for a highly motivated industry professional to join our team.  You will be an experienced & creative Chef, that is passionate about food. You will possess a high level of attention to detail, enthusiasm and be eager to work with us to enhance the overall dining experience for our customers.

 

In your role as the store Chef, you will focus on managing a busy kitchen and contribute to an inclusive and positive work environment that is rewarding for all staff.  You will lead by example, have a can-do attitude and be highly organised.

 

Reporting directly to the Retail Operations Manager your responsibilities within this role will include but are not limited to:

 

  • Positively represent and be an ambassador for the Village Bakehouse brand

  • Oversee and manage the daily operations of the kitchen

  • Encourage fellow employees to strive for excellence in all areas of their work with a willingness to share culinary knowledge

  • Maintain a safe workplace for both staff and customers.  You will require a sound knowledge of work, health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to WHS and safe food handling and hygiene

  • Maintain food safety standards and possess a sound understanding of and commitment to relevant food safety legislation

  • Deliver exceptional customer service

  • Stock Management

  • Quality control

  • Work at close quarters in a hot, fast-paced environment

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 

  • Minimum 3-5 years experience in a commercial kitchen

  • Demonstrated experience in food preparation, cooking and service

  • Possess a food safety/food handling certification.

  • Certificate II in Kitchen Operations or equivalent will be highly regarded

  • Previous experience working in a café/restaurant environment

  • A passion for outstanding product development and customer service

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Demonstrated organisational and communication skills

  • Impeccable attention to detail

  • Flexibility in working hours including mornings, days, early afternoons, weekends and public holidays. No night work is required

  • Capable of lifting up to10 kilograms and stand for long periods of time

  • Above average problem-solving skills

  • Effective time management skills.

  • Driver’s licence

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If you are experienced, passionate and driven and believe you could fulfill this role please apply. For further information or to apply, please contact the  Village Bakehouse Group by emailing your application to orange@villagebakehouse.com.au

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This is an exciting time for the Village Bakehouse Group and we welcome your application.

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Bakery Café Store Supervisor - Dubbo

 

  • Permanent Full-Time role in Dubbo

  • Modern and inviting café style bakery

  • Progressive family-owned company

 

The Village Bakehouse Group is expanding and as the business grows so do opportunities for our team.  We are currently looking for a highly motivated Café Store Supervisor to join our team.

 

You will be a proactive supervisor, dedicated to the professional development of your team and be as passionate about the business as our family are. You will possess a high level of enthusiasm and be eager to work with us to take the business to the next level.

 

In your role as Café Store Supervisor, you will assist the Retail Store Manager in the daily operations and cost control within the business. You will be required to work within budgets, control customer service, quality and safety and effectively manage and assess staff. You will coordinate activities and direct training to appropriate staff engaged in the service and preparation of all products.

 

Reporting directly to the Retail Store Manager your responsibilities within this role will include but are not limited to:

  • Positively represent and be an ambassador for the Village Bakehouse brand

  • Oversee and manage the daily operations of the business, ensuring financial targets are met

  • Develop a cohesive team culture amongst your team that reflects a positive work environment

  • Maintain a safe workplace for both staff and customers

  • Deliver exceptional customer service

  • Manage customer feedback in a timely and professional manner

  • Showcase the onsite bakery theatre

  • Maintain food safety standards.

  • Stock management, inventory control & ordering of supplies

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position

  • Barista experience is preferred but not essential 

  • Food Safety/Food Handling certification is preferred but not essentail 

  • A passion for outstanding product development and customer service

  • Personable, approachable, and willing to lead and grow with a team

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Flexibility to work a seven (7) day rotating roster and be available mornings and weekends with the ability to work public holidays

  • Above average problem-solving skills

 

If you are experienced, passionate and driven and believe you could fulfill this role please apply.

 

For further information or to apply, please contact the  Village Bakehouse Group by emailing your application to dubbo@villagebakehouse.com.au

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SENIOR CASUAL & FULL-TIME DAYTIME STAFF - Dubbo  & Orange 

 

Our employees are trained to prepare and present our delicious products as well as providing our customers with the highest level of customer service daily.

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We are looking for vibrant team players, that have fantastic attention to detail and love working in a fast-paced adn friendly work environment.

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Please come into the store with your resume. 

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AFTER SCHOOL & WEEKEND JUNIORS - DUBBO & ORANGE 


Our after school juniors are pivotal to the day-to-day operations of our business. Their role is to prepare orders and offer exceptional service to our customers. Trained by our team of crew trainers, our juniors are coached and encouraged daily.

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BARISTA

 

Our baristas are trained to provide our customers with the richest, smoothest espresso products, constant on-going training allows our baristas to develop and adapt to market trends. 

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APPLICATIONS

 

To apply for a role within the Village Bakehouse Group, please ​email your applications and resume to  hr@villagebakehouse.com.au 

Please ensure you list the position you are applying for. 

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