Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies • Dorchester, MA

1d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Albertsons Companies as an Assistant Bakery Department Manager, where quality, creativity, and customer service converge. This role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your leadership career in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. You will oversee a talented team, deliver high-quality bakery products, and create exceptional customer experiences while managing a key department that drives sales, freshness, and store success. This position allows for growth and the chance to make a visible impact daily. We are looking for team-focused managers passionate about food, people, and performance, who can bring their expertise to shape the customer experience.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service mindset with a passion for quality and presentation
• Effective communication, coaching, and team-building skills
• Clear communication and the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Bakery production and merchandising execution
• Labor planning and scheduling
• Sales performance, shrink control, and inventory management
• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight
• Baking, decorating, proofing, and production planning techniques
• Food safety standards, temperature controls, allergen handling, and sanitation procedures
• Retail bakery operations and high-volume production environments
• Ability to review sales, labor, and production data to inform departmental planning
• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates at various skill levels
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Reliable attendance
• Compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations, ensuring high standards for quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service
• Foster a welcoming, customer-focused environment and resolve customer concerns and special orders
• Plan and execute daily bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand
• Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs
• Manage department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
• Hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• 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
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Vision
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement pay
• Retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility)
• Quarterly bonus (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed