Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies • Texarkana, TX

12d

About The Position

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing daily bakery operations, driving sales, maintaining product quality, managing inventory, and developing team members. The role helps ensure an exceptional customer experience through fresh, high-quality bakery products, strong merchandising standards, and effective leadership of bakery associates. The Assistant Bakery Manager may lead the department in the Bakery Manager’s absence and assist with bakery production duties as needed. This position involves working in a fast-paced retail bakery environment, including around commercial bakery equipment and in refrigerated environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous bakery, food service, retail, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of bakery production processes, merchandising, and food safety practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer and inventory management skills.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds; push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfort working around commercial bakery equipment and in refrigerated environments.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous bakery, food service, retail, or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and directing daily bakery department operations, and lead the bakery team in the Bakery Manager’s absence.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and development of bakery associates; promote a positive, professional, customer-focused work environment; and assist with scheduling and labor management.
• Provide outstanding customer service, resolve customer concerns, assist with custom cake orders and special requests, and make product recommendations.
• Execute merchandising plans, maintain attractive and well-stocked displays to company standards, monitor sales trends, support promotions, and assist with seasonal and holiday merchandising.
• Help oversee production planning and inventory levels; ensure products meet freshness, quality, consistency, and presentation standards; assist with cake decorating, baking, packaging, and other production duties; and help reduce shrink and waste.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory control, replenishment, expense management, profitability goals, and accurate record keeping.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health regulations, company policies, safety programs, and operational standards; maintain a clean, organized, safe working environment; and monitor product rotation, date coding, storage, and handling.
• Train associates on bakery production, food safety, customer service, and merchandising; provide coaching and performance feedback; support development opportunities; and encourage teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

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.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

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