Bakery Trainer

Job description / Role

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to  join us as Bakery Trainer to handle the learning and professional development of  organization's Bakery workforce, that will equip the staff with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out work-related tasks in accordance with the companies guidelines

The roles involves

* Design, implement, and monitor training and development programs and best practices for the bakery department.
* Work with store Supervisors  to identify  skills gaps and address accordingly by devising robust training plans.
* Stay abreast of industry game changers, trends, and track competitor intelligence; embrace and adopt new tools and technologies that promote efficiency and boost production.
* Responsible for the knowledge transfer process between bakery department leads in order to build a rich knowledge base.
* Support store operations' leadership by providing a friendly environment and maintaining outstanding bakery department standards and customer service.
* Provide training, constructive suggestions and encouragement, set performance expectations, and  provide honest feedback.
* Share solid product knowledge, and communicate and standardize all other components of bakery merchandizing programs.
* Understand and communicate bakery department operations, including department standards, quality of product, team member performance, safety, inventory, customer service, and management of staff.
* Prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, as well as manage time and resources so that work objectives are met on a daily basis.
* Notify bakery supervisors of upcoming demos and promotional activities; assist the bakery management teams in increasing sales and profitability.
* Work closely with other people training departments and operations to support the bakery business plans and strategy.
* Partner with operations and vendor community to ensure proper implementation of corporate initiatives for bakery products.
* Travel to all store locations, as needed.
* Support training and compliance of sanitation and food safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

* BA in Business Admin. (Marketing/Sales) or equivalent.
* 5 Years general experience in FMCG/ Hospitality
* 3 Years experience of a similar position handling Bakery/Coffee Shops .
* At least 3 years of previous experience in the successful design of workshops and delivery of training programs
* At least 3 years of previous experience working in a bakery department focused on a training and development role
* Capable of teaching others in a constructive and positive manner. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to team membersÂ
* Experienced preparing and baking large quantity goods such as bread, pastries and cakes. Ability to operate bakery equipment
* Knowledge of bakery procedures and policies
* Strong attention to detail. Good verbal and written communication skills
* Working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
* Must be willing to travel extensively.Valid UAE driving License.

About the Company

We are one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification.

We operate across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, through a network of fully-integrated businesses, with interests that range from exploration, production, storage, refining and distribution, to the development of a wide-range of petrochemical products.

Since 1971, we have created thousands of jobs, driven the growth of a diverse knowledge-based economy, and played a key role in Abu Dhabi’s global emergence.

Today, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to maximize the value of our resources, pioneering those approaches and technologies that will ensure we are able to meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market, and continue to have a positive impact on the Abu Dhabi economy for generations to come.