Assistant Bakery Manager

Position Summary

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing daily bakery operations to ensure high standards of product quality, food safety, customer service, and associate performance. This role assists with production, merchandising, inventory, and compliance while helping develop associates and support department and store goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily bakery operations including production, baking, decorating, merchandising, and product rotation
• Ensure all bakery products meet company quality, freshness, and presentation standards
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory control, and shrink management
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Support execution of company planograms, promotions, and seasonal programs
• Monitor sales, labor, and department performance and assist with improvement plans
• Address customer questions, special orders, and concerns promptly and professionally
• Step into department leadership responsibilities in the Bakery Manager's absence

Associate Leadership & Development

• Assist in supervising, training, and coaching bakery associates
• Reinforce expectations for quality, safety, productivity, and customer service
• Lead by example to promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment
• Support onboarding and skill development of new associates

Operational & Compliance Focus

• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of all bakery products
• Follow all company policies, food safety guidelines, and equipment use standards
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of bakery equipment and tools
• Complete required logs, temperature checks, and department documentation accurately

Qualifications

• Previous bakery, fresh food, or retail experience preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of baking processes, food safety, and inventory practices
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to lead in a fast‑paced production environment

Physical & Scheduling Requirements

• Ability to lift and handle product within company weight guidelines
• Ability to stand, bend, and work in warm production environments
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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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