Assistant Bakery Manager

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Position Summary

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing all aspects of bakery department operations, including production, merchandising, inventory management, food safety, customer service, labor utilization, and associate development. This position helps ensure the department consistently delivers fresh, high-quality bakery products while achieving sales, shrink, and profitability goals.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the Bakery Department.
• Support bakery production schedules to ensure product availability and freshness.
• Ensure displays, cases, and sales floor presentations are attractive, fully stocked, and maintained to company standards.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, rotation, and code dating.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory control, and product replenishment.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and create a welcoming shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, special orders, and custom cake inquiries.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote bakery products and seasonal offerings through suggestive selling.
• Foster a customer-focused culture among department associates.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with recruiting, training, coaching, and developing bakery associates.
• Provide daily direction and work assignments to department team members.
• Support performance management and accountability initiatives.
• Encourage teamwork, engagement, and a positive work environment.
• Lead by example through professionalism, dependability, and strong customer service.

Product Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure bakery products meet company quality and freshness standards.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and proper product handling procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all health department regulations and company policies.
• Ensure cleaning schedules, temperature logs, and food safety documentation are completed accurately.
• Support department readiness for inspections, audits, and food safety reviews.

Merchandising & Inventory Management

• Assist with inventory management to maximize sales and reduce shrink.
• Monitor product movement, sales trends, and inventory levels.
• Verify pricing, signage, and promotional displays for accuracy.
• Support merchandising initiatives to drive department sales.
• Help identify opportunities to improve product assortment and presentation.

Financial Performance

• Assist in achieving department sales, margin, labor, and shrink goals.
• Monitor product waste and support shrink reduction strategies.
• Support labor planning and productivity initiatives.
• Review department performance metrics and assist with action planning.
• Help maintain expense control and operational efficiency.

Qualifications Preferred Experience

• Previous bakery, food service, grocery retail, or fresh foods experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory, lead, or management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of bakery production, merchandising, and inventory management preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of bakery operations, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Basic math, computer, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures.
• Ability to safely operate bakery equipment and department tools.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced retail grocery environment.
• Exposure to ovens, mixers, refrigeration units, and bakery production equipment.
• Frequent interaction with customers and associates.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Success Factors

• Maintains high standards of bakery quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Delivers exceptional customer service and customer satisfaction.
• Supports achievement of department sales, labor, shrink, and profitability goals.
• Develops a knowledgeable, engaged, and customer-focused team.
• Demonstrates leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.

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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