Assistant Bakery Manager

Harmons•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Assistant Bakery Manager assists the Bakery Manager in keeping the Bakery department running properly and profitably. The role requires knowledge of all aspects of the Bakery and the ability to fill in for any position when needed, train new associates, provide excellent customer service, and help determine production and inventory levels. The assistant performs key managerial duties alongside the Bakery Manager or in the manager’s absence, including ordering products, preparing production sheets, scheduling associates, and conducting quarterly inventory. The position also supports product quality and freshness, appropriate assortment and inventory, accurate pricing and signage, cleanliness, safety, sanitation, and productivity. The associate mentors team members and gives them ongoing performance feedback. Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment, with possible frequent exposure to hot, cold, slippery, and wet conditions. The position involves standing, walking, bending, and other physical tasks throughout the workday, including handling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is required.

Requirements

Current Food Handler’s Permit.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Solid verbal and listening skills to communicate effectively with and manage diverse groups of people.
Ability to handle conflict professionally and appropriately.
Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for personal and team success.
Ability to make logical, significant decisions using recognized skills and techniques.
Integrity, a positive attitude, a mission-driven and self-directed approach, and a demonstrated commitment to Harmons’ mission and collaborative work.
Ability to be product-minded, customer-minded, and personnel-minded, with attention to detail, a forward focus, and consistency.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform repetitive-motion tasks requiring eye, hand, and foot coordination; and hear and respond to customer inquiries.
Ability to stand, walk, and bend throughout the workday and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED and some college education.
One year of bakery experience.
Enjoyment of working with and handling bakery products.
Enjoyment of cooking and eating a variety of bakery products.

Responsibilities

Follow established departmental and store policies and procedures.
Ensure the quality and freshness of Bakery products and services.
Maintain the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels.
Confirm pricing accuracy and signage for all products, with particular attention to advertised items.
Ensure the Bakery is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets company appearance standards.
Deliver excellent customer service.
Order products and create production sheets based on past and projected sales.
Complete assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
Set a professional and positive example for others.
Communicate openly and frequently with the Store Director, Bakery Manager, and Director of Fresh Bakery.
Maintain company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity.
Write the Bakery schedule to ensure coverage and meet labor goals.
Conduct quarterly inventory of Bakery products.
Teach, mentor, and educate associates to help them succeed as team members.
Participate actively in the Safety Committee to help ensure the safety of customers and associates.
Provide associates with honest, direct, and ongoing feedback about performance and areas for improvement.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.