Bakery Manager

Why choose us?

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.

Purpose

The Bakery Manager is responsible for the overall operation, profitability, production, merchandising, and staffing of the Bakery Department. This position leads bakery team members, ensures exceptional product quality and customer service, maintains food safety and sanitation standards, and drives sales while controlling labor, shrink, and operating expenses. The Bakery Manager is accountable for creating an inviting bakery experience through fresh products, attractive displays, and strong team leadership.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, train, and develop Bakery Department employees, including assistant managers, bakers, decorators, and bakery clerks.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard new team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer service excellence.
• Create schedules that support operational needs while managing labor costs.

Department Operations

• Oversee all day-to-day Bakery Department operations.
• Manage product production, merchandising, inventory, and department presentation.
• Ensure proper preparation, packaging, labeling, and storage of bakery products.
• Monitor department conditions for cleanliness, organization, and food safety compliance.
• Coordinate production levels to meet customer demand while minimizing waste.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and foster a customer-focused environment.
• Assist customers with product selection, special orders, and custom cake requests.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Build customer loyalty through quality products and personalized service.

Merchandising & Sales

• Execute bakery merchandising plans, promotional programs, and seasonal displays.
• Maintain attractive, fully stocked, and properly signed displays.
• Monitor sales trends and adjust production and ordering plans accordingly.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales and improve department performance.
• Ensure bakery products meet company quality and presentation standards.

Inventory Management & Shrink Control

• Manage ordering, receiving, inventory control, and product rotation processes.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing spoilage and waste.
• Monitor department shrink and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Ensure accurate inventory records and reporting.

Financial Performance

• Manage labor, expenses, and department profitability.
• Review sales, margin, shrink, and productivity reports regularly.
• Develop action plans to achieve financial and operational objectives.
• Support store-wide sales growth and profitability goals.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper temperature controls, product handling procedures, and sanitation practices.
• Ensure all bakery equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment for employees and customers.

Product Quality & Production

• Ensure bakery products consistently meet company quality standards.
• Monitor freshness, presentation, and availability of all bakery items.
• Oversee cake decorating, scratch baking, and production activities as applicable.
• Maintain high standards for custom orders, specialty products, and seasonal offerings.

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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