Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies • Argyle, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing bakery operations, including production, merchandising, food safety, inventory management, sales growth, and employee development. The role helps ensure the department consistently delivers high-quality bakery products, excellent customer service, and an attractive shopping experience while meeting company standards for profitability and operational excellence.

The Assistant Bakery Manager helps direct daily operations, coordinate production, maintain product quality and presentation, execute merchandising and promotional plans, and ensure compliance with company procedures. The position also supports customer service, food safety, inventory control, financial performance, recruitment, training, coaching, and scheduling. When the Bakery Manager is absent, this role serves as manager-on-duty for the department.

The position is performed in a fast-paced retail bakery environment and involves frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting. The role may involve exposure to refrigerated areas, ovens, mixers, and other bakery equipment, as well as repetitive tasks throughout scheduled shifts. Flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous bakery, food service, retail, or grocery experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift and move products consistent with job requirements.
• Leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze sales and operational performance.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment while maintaining high standards.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting; ability to lift products and supplies in accordance with company guidelines.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and maintain productivity throughout scheduled shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or leadership experience in a bakery or grocery environment.
• Knowledge of bakery production methods, merchandising, and inventory management.
• Experience with food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing daily bakery department operations to achieve sales, profit, and customer service goals.
• Help coordinate production schedules to ensure proper product availability and freshness.
• Monitor department conditions, presentation, and product quality throughout the day.
• Support execution of merchandising plans, seasonal displays, and promotional programs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and operational procedures.
• Provide outstanding customer service and resolve concerns professionally.
• Promote suggestive selling techniques and encourage associate engagement with customers.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming, and well-stocked department environment and help build customer loyalty.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and health department requirements.
• Monitor product rotation, code dating, and freshness standards.
• Ensure associates follow safe food handling procedures and proper sanitation practices.
• Assist with department audits and corrective action plans when required.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory control processes.
• Help manage shrink, waste, and out-of-stock conditions.
• Monitor department expenses and support profitability goals.
• Review sales trends and assist with implementing action plans to improve results.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of bakery associates.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to team members.
• Assist with scheduling to ensure proper staffing levels.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on safety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as manager-on-duty for the department when the Bakery Manager is absent.

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