Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons • Bedford, TX

26d

About The Position

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

The Assistant Bakery Manager helps oversee daily operations, leads and coaches associates, and assumes department leadership in the Bakery Manager’s absence. The role also supports scheduling, production planning, merchandising, customer service, food safety compliance, inventory management, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bakery Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Bakery Department.
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to bakery associates.
• Assume department leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Bakery Manager.
• Assist with scheduling, labor planning, and workload distribution.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and customer service excellence.
• Ensure bakery products are produced, packaged, and displayed according to company standards.
• Monitor product freshness, quality, and presentation.
• Assist with production planning to ensure adequate inventory and product availability.
• Support special orders, custom cake orders, and seasonal bakery programs.
• Ensure adherence to established recipes, procedures, and production standards.
• Maintain attractive bakery displays and execute merchandising programs and promotional events.
• Ensure accurate pricing, product labeling, and signage.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate replenishment activities.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales through merchandising and product placement.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and assist customers with recommendations, special orders, and bakery inquiries.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Build customer loyalty through product knowledge and engagement.
• Support suggestive selling and promotional initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Monitor food handling, storage, packaging, and labeling procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Ensure associates follow company policies and operational procedures.
• Support food safety audits and corrective action initiatives.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management.
• Monitor shrink and implement waste reduction strategies.
• Support department sales, labor, and profitability goals.
• Participate in inventory counts and operational reviews.
• Assist with controlling department expenses and maximizing efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k)
• Vacation, holidays, and sick pay
• Training, career growth, and development
• An inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed