Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies • Brookline, MA

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About The Position

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

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

• Friendly, responsive, customer‑focused attitude.
• Strong communication and team‑motivation skills.
• Calm, adaptable, and solutions‑oriented under pressure.
• Professional, respectful, and collaborative.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Understanding of retail and bakery operations.
• Food safety standards and bakery department procedures.
• Basic bakery product knowledge and production processes.
• Inventory, ordering, merchandising, and shrink control.
• Supervise 2–30 associates and support daily workflow.
• Schedule, assign, and review work tasks.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Perform stocking, rotation, and bakery tasks as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Occasional travel for training or development
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in warm bakery areas, cold coolers/freezers, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must follow food safety practices and wear required protective equipment.

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
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED