Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies • Alexandria, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the bakery department. This role helps drive sales, ensures exceptional customer service, maintains product quality and food safety standards, and assists with leading and developing bakery associates. The Assistant Bakery Manager assumes department leadership responsibilities in the Bakery Manager’s absence.

Requirements

• Previous bakery, food service, retail, or grocery experience required.
• Knowledge of bakery products, production processes, and food safety practices.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily bakery department operations.
• Ensure product availability, freshness, quality, and presentation standards are maintained.
• Monitor production schedules to meet customer demand while minimizing shrink.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and compliance with company standards.
• Support inventory management, ordering, receiving, and merchandising activities.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and create a positive shopping experience.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and special-order requests promptly and professionally.
• Promote bakery products through suggestive selling and merchandising initiatives.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing bakery associates.
• Help ensure proper staffing and workflow throughout the department.
• Promote a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment.
• Support performance management and accountability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and safety regulations.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate records related to food safety and department operations.
• Assist in achieving department sales, labor, and profitability goals.
• Monitor shrink, waste, and inventory levels to maximize department performance.
• Support promotional and seasonal merchandising programs.

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: No Education Listed