Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons • Flower Mound, TX

10d

About The Position

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing daily bakery operations, driving sales, maintaining product quality, managing inventory, and developing team members. The role helps ensure an exceptional customer experience through fresh, high-quality bakery products, strong merchandising standards, and effective leadership of bakery associates. The Assistant Bakery Manager may lead the bakery team when the Bakery Manager is absent and contributes to department success by supporting operations, associate development, product quality, and customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous bakery, food service, retail, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of bakery production processes, merchandising, and food safety practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer and inventory management skills.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfort working around commercial bakery equipment and refrigerated environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and directing daily bakery department operations, and lead the team in the Bakery Manager’s absence.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, scheduling, and development of bakery associates.
• Promote a positive, professional, customer-focused work environment and encourage teamwork and accountability.
• Deliver outstanding customer service, promptly address concerns, and assist with custom cake orders, special requests, and product recommendations.
• Execute merchandising plans, maintain attractive and well-stocked displays, monitor sales trends, and support promotions and seasonal or holiday merchandising.
• Help oversee production planning and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Ensure bakery products meet freshness, quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Assist with cake decorating, baking, packaging, and other production duties as needed.
• Monitor shrink and implement strategies to reduce waste.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory control, supply replenishment, expense management, and department profitability goals.
• Support accurate record keeping and inventory management practices.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health regulations, company policies, safety programs, and operational standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment; monitor product rotation, date coding, storage, and handling.
• Train associates on bakery production, food safety, customer service, and merchandising standards; provide coaching and performance feedback.

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).
• Time off, including 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED