Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies • Newton, MA

1d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Assistant Bakery Manager, you’ll support daily bakery operations, ensure policy compliance, and help create a friendly, consistent, and high‑quality customer experience. You’ll assist with production goals, inventory, merchandising, and stocking, while serving as a positive role model for your team. Bring your enthusiasm for baking and customer service to a fast‑paced, supportive environment!

Requirements

• Customer‑focused and responsive
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Calm, adaptable, and solutions‑oriented
• Professional and collaborative
• Leadership and basic supervisory skills
• Solid problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• General understanding of retail/bakery operations
• Food safety and standard bakery procedures
• Basic bakery products and production steps
• Inventory, ordering, merchandising, and shrink basics
• Lead 2–30 associates and support daily workflow
• Schedule, assign, and review tasks
• Recognize and address unsafe conditions
• Perform stocking, rotation, and bakery tasks
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Occasional travel for training or development
• Minimum age 18
• Flexible availability (mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Able to work in warm bakery areas and cold coolers/freezers
• Able to perform repetitive tasks
• Must follow food safety and PPE requirements

Responsibilities

• Support daily bakery operations and maintain strong customer service.
• Supervise Bakers, Cake Decorators, and Clerks; provide training and feedback.
• Assist in meeting sales, labor, shrink, production, and inventory goals.
• Ensure product quality, merchandising standards, accurate pricing, and freshness.
• Order products, receive deliveries, and manage inventory levels.
• Lead the department when the Bakery Manager is absent.
• Use store systems and ensure compliance with company and safety policies.
• Support safety initiatives and assist with audits.
• Address customer concerns professionally and promptly.

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