Assistant Bakery Manager

GEISSLERS SUPERMARKET INC•Redland, MD

23d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: To provide quality customer service, directing and supervising all functions and activities of the Bakery Department personnel; to achieve the sales and profit goals established for the department, and to maintain and operate the Bakery Department in an efficient manner within store policies. Competencies: Friendly Strong leadership skills Excellent customer service skills Self-starter ability Integrity Good communication and listening skills Attention to detail and organization Time commitment Ability to lift (up to 50 lbs.) Math skills necessary to supervise and handle department operations Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs duties in a safe and efficient manner Assigns and supervises the staff to meet merchandising and production plans, while maintaining a high level of staff relations. Ensures that all department personnel are trained in the stores methods of performing department activities. Greets all customers and provides them with prompt and courteous service or assistance as needed. Follows approved Bakery Department plans for effective space management based on product movement, consumer demand, and on profitability. Monitors the receiving and unloading of Bakery merchandise to: Ensure that Bakery receiving accurately reflects the items and counts listed on vendor invoices Ensure accurate billing and pricing Confirm quality, code dates, counts, and condition Enforce receiving procedures according to store policy Ensures that Bakery stock is taken to storage or shelf areas. Ensures that all Bakery ingredients or merchandise are rotated in accordance with store policies and product code dates, always using the oldest products first (first-in, first-out). Plans and builds the department displays for maximum sales and turnover. Orders and maintains inventory control of ingredients and supplies. Monitors receiving and unloading of merchandise; checks products for quality, counts, and conditions. Takes care of damaged and spoiled products according to department procedures and takes positive action to control the level of these goods. Monitors and maintains shrink logs daily and reacts to excessive shrink. Verifies front-end (POS) accuracy and integrity. Participates in training activities to increase personal skill levels, to improve overall department processes and customer service. Enforces general housekeeping and a regular sanitation and cleaning program that meets the standards established by the department and all applicable health regulations. Meets the physical requirements to perform the job functions listed above.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school education, with some college preferred.
Minimum three years of experience in Bakery Department operations.
Be thoroughly familiar with all products carried in the Bakery Department.

Responsibilities

Assigns and supervises the staff to meet merchandising and production plans, while maintaining a high level of staff relations.
Ensures that all department personnel are trained in the stores methods of performing department activities.
Greets all customers and provides them with prompt and courteous service or assistance as needed.
Follows approved Bakery Department plans for effective space management based on product movement, consumer demand, and on profitability.
Monitors the receiving and unloading of Bakery merchandise
Ensures that Bakery stock is taken to storage or shelf areas.
Ensures that all Bakery ingredients or merchandise are rotated in accordance with store policies and product code dates, always using the oldest products first (first-in, first-out).
Plans and builds the department displays for maximum sales and turnover.
Orders and maintains inventory control of ingredients and supplies.
Monitors receiving and unloading of merchandise; checks products for quality, counts, and conditions.
Takes care of damaged and spoiled products according to department procedures and takes positive action to control the level of these goods.
Monitors and maintains shrink logs daily and reacts to excessive shrink.
Verifies front-end (POS) accuracy and integrity.
Participates in training activities to increase personal skill levels, to improve overall department processes and customer service.
Enforces general housekeeping and a regular sanitation and cleaning program that meets the standards established by the department and all applicable health regulations.