Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies • Durant, OK

10d

About The Position

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Bakery Department. The role helps ensure high standards of product quality, food safety, customer service, merchandising, and profitability. It assists with leading associates, managing inventory, maintaining attractive displays, and driving sales while providing customers with a positive shopping experience.

The position also supports production planning, customer requests, department compliance, financial controls, and team development. The Assistant Bakery Manager may serve as acting department leader when the Bakery Manager is absent.

Requirements

• Previous bakery, food service, grocery, or retail experience required.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Ability to work around bakery equipment, ovens, mixers, and refrigerated areas.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of bakery products, production methods, and food safety practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily Bakery Department operations and ensuring efficient execution.
• Support ordering, receiving, stocking, replenishment, and inventory management.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation; keep cases, displays, and sales areas clean, full, and visually appealing.
• Help coordinate production schedules to meet customer demand and minimize waste.
• Provide customer service, assist with product selections and custom cake or specialty requests, and resolve concerns professionally.
• Maintain product pricing, labeling, signage, and displays; execute promotions, seasonal merchandising, and marketing programs.
• Monitor sales trends and help implement strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Assist with supervising, training, coaching, developing, and onboarding bakery associates; delegate tasks and monitor performance.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment; act as department leader when the Bakery Manager is absent.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health regulations, company policies, safety procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Monitor product handling, storage, preparation, temperature controls, and department cleanliness.
• Assist with inventory counts, ordering, receiving, and inventory control; monitor shrink, waste, and production levels.
• Support labor management, department budgeting, and achievement of sales, expense, and profit goals.
• Support special events, holiday promotions, and bakery marketing programs.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through the company's 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, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Leaders invested in associate training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

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