Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies • Midlothian, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing daily department operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, high-quality products, food safety compliance, inventory management, merchandising execution, and associate development. This position assists with achieving sales and profitability goals while maintaining department standards, operational efficiency, and a clean, safe work environment. The Assistant Bakery Manager assumes department leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Bakery Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous bakery, food service, grocery, or retail experience required.
• Knowledge of bakery production, merchandising, and food safety practices.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service and promote a customer-first culture.
• Assist customers with bakery purchases, special orders, cake orders, and product recommendations.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Support department sales growth through merchandising, promotions, sampling programs, and seasonal events.
• Ensure bakery displays remain attractive, fully stocked, and properly maintained.
• Assist with daily bakery production, packaging, decorating, merchandising, ordering, and inventory management.
• Ensure bakery products are prepared and displayed according to company standards.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, rotation, and code date compliance.
• Maintain accurate pricing, signage, and promotional execution.
• Support production planning to meet customer demand while controlling shrink and waste.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness.
• Assist in training, coaching, and developing Bakery Department associates.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support during assigned shifts.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Support labor scheduling and productivity initiatives.
• Assist with onboarding and training new associates on bakery procedures, customer service expectations, and food safety standards.
• Encourage associate engagement and professional development.
• Maintain bakery cases, tables, and displays to company merchandising standards.
• Support execution of seasonal, holiday, and promotional merchandising programs.
• Monitor product presentation and ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Ensure cakes, breads, pastries, donuts, and specialty bakery products are properly displayed and maintained.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales through product assortment and merchandising enhancements.
• Support achievement of department sales, labor, gross profit, and shrink goals.
• Assist with inventory control and expense management.
• Help minimize waste through proper forecasting, production planning, and inventory rotation.
• Review department conditions and identify opportunities for increased productivity and efficiency.
• Support physical inventory counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Monitor proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature control procedures.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Ensure associates follow company food safety standards and sanitation practices.
• Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Promote a safe working environment for associates and customers.
• Ensure bakery equipment is operated and maintained safely.
• Follow accident prevention and incident reporting procedures.
• Support shrink reduction and asset protection initiatives.
• Maintain safe and organized work and storage areas.
• Assume responsibility for department operations in the absence of the Bakery Manager.
• Assist with staffing decisions and operational priorities.
• Communicate department goals, expectations, and performance standards to associates.
• Collaborate with store leadership to support departmental and store-wide objectives.
• Serve as a role model for customer service, productivity, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• 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).
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED