Central Market Artisan Bakery Manager - Plano

H-E-B, L.P.•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Market is a specialty grocery store that began in Austin, Texas, in 1994 and has since expanded to multiple locations across the state. Central Market is known for its extensive selection of high-quality food and drink, including hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, and a wide variety of produce. The company emphasizes its commitment to uniting families and communities through food, preserving cultures, and creating new traditions. Each store functions as a true market, fostering an exchange of goods, services, and ideas among food enthusiasts.

Requirements

Proven experience in Bakery Operations management.
Experience managing teams of at least bakers.
Experience training new bakers to achieve proficiency.
Proficiency on computer systems.
Proven interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver recommendations.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Analytical skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize.
Proven ability to develop teams, including delegating tasks.
Basic financial acumen and knowledge of financial terms like Sales/GP% and their application to department goals.
Must be able to work flexible shifts.
Successful completion of Central Market University.
Successful completion of Central Market University Upon Hire.

Nice To Haves

Scratch Production experience is preferred.
Love of all things Bakery, a passion for food and a passion for selling.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Bakery department.
Supervises a team of Partners.
Conducts interviews, performance reviews, and provides Partner feedback.
Trains and develops Partners.
Writes department schedules.
Provides superior customer service and leads a team to provide excellent customer service.
Sells products for promotional and special events.
Merchandises the department to maximize sales, ensuring appropriate presentation through signage, art display, and promotion of services and products.
Ensures product delivered to customers is of optimum quality and presentation, and maintains in-stock conditions.
Maintains multiple vendor relationships.
Works with other department managers to achieve results.
Maintains a high degree of product knowledge.
Ensures all government and company regulations for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met.
Works to achieve set department budget goals.
Monitors and manages product assortment, shrink, labor, and wrap expenses to meet budget goals.
Conducts weekly forecasting and production planning for product assortment.
Oversees product ordering and inventory controls.
Generates new sales and maintains current client relationships.