Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons • Fort Worth, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing bakery operations, including production, merchandising, food safety, inventory management, sales growth, and employee development. The role helps ensure the department delivers high-quality products, excellent customer service, and an attractive shopping experience while meeting company standards for profitability and operational excellence.

The Assistant Bakery Manager helps direct daily operations, coordinate production, monitor product quality and presentation, and execute merchandising and promotional plans. The role supports food safety and sanitation compliance, inventory and expense management, sales improvement, and the recruitment, training, scheduling, and coaching of bakery associates. The Assistant Bakery Manager serves as manager-on-duty for the department when the Bakery Manager is absent.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous bakery, food service, retail, or grocery experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift and move products consistent with job requirements.
• Leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze sales and operational performance.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment while maintaining high standards.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or leadership experience in a bakery or grocery environment.
• Knowledge of bakery production methods, merchandising, and inventory management.
• Experience with food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing daily bakery operations to achieve sales, profit, and customer service goals.
• Help coordinate production schedules to ensure product availability and freshness.
• Monitor department conditions, presentation, and product quality throughout the day.
• Support merchandising plans, seasonal displays, and promotional programs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and operating procedures.
• Provide outstanding customer service, resolve concerns professionally, and promote suggestive selling.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming, and well-stocked department.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and health department requirements.
• Monitor product rotation, code dating, freshness, and safe food handling practices.
• Assist with department audits and corrective action plans.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
• Help manage shrink, waste, and out-of-stock conditions; monitor expenses and support profitability goals.
• Review sales trends and help implement action plans to improve results.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance feedback for bakery associates.
• Assist with scheduling to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on safety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as manager-on-duty for the department when the Bakery Manager is absent.

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.
• Inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

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