Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons • Arlington, TX

17d

About The Position

The Assistant Bakery Manager supports the Bakery Manager in overseeing daily bakery operations, driving sales, maintaining product quality, ensuring food safety compliance, and delivering excellent customer service. The role helps lead and develop bakery team members while ensuring department standards, merchandising, and production goals are achieved. It takes place in a fast-paced environment and may require working varying temperatures, including refrigerated and freezer environments, as well as a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous bakery, food service, or retail management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer and inventory management skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including refrigerated and freezer environments.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous bakery, food service, or retail management experience.
• Knowledge of bakery products, production processes, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily bakery department operations.
• Support production planning to ensure product availability and freshness.
• Monitor inventory levels and participate in ordering, receiving, and stock rotation.
• Ensure proper merchandising, pricing, signing, and presentation of bakery products.
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization according to company standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service and resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote bakery products and suggestive selling opportunities.
• Ensure customer special orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing bakery associates.
• Support scheduling and labor allocation to meet business needs.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Provide leadership and direction when the Bakery Manager is absent.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, and safety regulations.
• Monitor product freshness dates and proper product handling procedures.
• Maintain accurate department records and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, operational standards, and procedures.
• Support efforts to achieve sales, margin, shrink, and labor goals.
• Monitor department performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with controlling expenses and reducing waste.
• Help implement promotional programs and merchandising initiatives to drive sales.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a 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.
• 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