Bakery Deli Department Manager I - Relocation and Housing

More than just retail. Come make a difference.

The Alaska Commercial Company currently has exciting opportunities for full-time, permanent employment in retail stores across the North. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team where your experience and work ethic is appreciated and rewarded. With the Alaska Commercial Company, you're encouraged to learn and grow on the job and to explore the beauty and culture of the communities in which we live and work.

The Alaska Commercial Company offers rewarding experiences and unique opportunities for growth.

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Taxable housing accommodations (No pets allowed in this location)
• Relocation package
• Paid training

Your Responsibilities:

Are you passionate about creating delicious baked goods and savory deli dishes? Alaska Commercial Company (ACC) is seeking a Bakery/Deli Department Manager to lead our team in providing quality products and exceptional customer service to the communities we serve. You are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Deli/Bakery department, including daily output and display of products. You focus on reducing costs, monitoring product quality, tracking inventory, and more! You use your experience and skills to maximize sales and gross profit.

• Ensure merchandise is presented to achieve maximum sales/profits and follow the correct stock rotation
• Resolve customer concerns, inquiries, and requests, with customer service as your priority
• Maintain extreme cleanliness, including product prep areas, merchandise cases, tables, and shelves
• Ensure production, finishing, packaging, and displaying bakery products in merchandise cases, on Euro tables, bakery racks, and bulk bins are completed by staff in a timely fashion
• Oversee correct cost landing of all invoices and adjust retail prices to maintain gross profit margins
• Supervise and train staff and schedule staff as required
• Use Daily Production Breakout Sheets and follow up on over and under-production issues
• Ensure bakery displays are as per marketing programs
• Prepare ready-to-bake bakery products according to company guidelines
• Ensure company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, and productivity are maintained

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in retail bakery/deli
• Comprehensive bakery and deli product knowledge
• Demonstrated decision-making ability and leadership skills. Preferably one or more years of experience in being able to direct and supervise individuals and manage work and priorities
• Ability to achieve budget sales and gross margin
• Ability to price merchandise per marketing guidelines
• Ability to inspect, correctly store, and rotate products
• Strong and effective communication skills, both verbally and written
• Capability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks
• Highly motivated with a passion for bringing our communities products and services to live better

Location: Utqiagvik, AK

Reports to: Store Manager

Housing Guidelines:

Company-provided housing is intended for employees and their immediate family members only, defined as a spouse or partner and dependent children. Most housing units have an occupancy limit of four individuals. Exceptions will be reviewed and must be approved in advance by the Director of Operations.

Pet Policy:

Due to the remote nature of our locations, limited housing options, and restricted access to veterinary care, pets are generally discouraged. Pet requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the Director of Operations. In communities where pets are permitted, there is a firm limit of two pets per unit-no exceptions. Service animals are permitted in accordance with applicable laws.

We'd love to hear from all workers who are motivated to thrive professionally and personally while making a difference in the communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO RURAL REGIONS OF ALASKA. RELOCATION ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE AND PAID FOR BY THE ALASKA COMMERCIAL COMPANY.

ACC is a growing company with a long history of serving rural Alaskans. For more than 150 years, we have been providing groceries and general merchandise to the people of Alaska. As was true more than 150 years ago, our stores continue to be a vital center of local community life. In 1992, the company was purchased by The North West Company (NWC) from then-owner The Commercial Enterprise Development Corporation of Alaska. This acquisition by NWC made the combined companies the largest North American rural retailers and one of the largest employers in the State of Alaska. Learn more about ACC: www.alaskacommercial.com.

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Acting with integrity • Fostering excellence • Respecting others • Working collaboratively • Being accountable

ACC is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates, including but not limited to all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.