Assistant Bakery Manager

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Job Summary

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the bakery department. This role helps drive sales, ensures exceptional customer service, maintains product quality and food safety standards, and assists with leading and developing bakery associates. The Assistant Bakery Manager assumes department leadership responsibilities in the Bakery Manager's absence.

Key Responsibilities

Department Operations

• Assist in managing daily bakery department operations.
• Ensure product availability, freshness, quality, and presentation standards are maintained.
• Monitor production schedules to meet customer demand while minimizing shrink.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and compliance with company standards.
• Support inventory management, ordering, receiving, and merchandising activities.

Customer Service

• Deliver outstanding customer service and create a positive shopping experience.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and special-order requests promptly and professionally.
• Promote bakery products through suggestive selling and merchandising initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with training, coaching, and developing bakery associates.
• Help ensure proper staffing and workflow throughout the department.
• Promote a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment.
• Support performance management and accountability initiatives.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and safety regulations.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate records related to food safety and department operations.

Financial Performance

• Assist in achieving department sales, labor, and profitability goals.
• Monitor shrink, waste, and inventory levels to maximize department performance.
• Support promotional and seasonal merchandising programs.

Qualifications

• Previous bakery, food service, retail, or grocery experience required.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of bakery products, production processes, and food safety practices.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Work in varying temperature environments, including refrigerated and freezer areas.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to: Bakery Manager
• Direct Reports: Bakery Associates (as assigned)

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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