Assistant Bakery Manager

Albertsons • Texarkana, TX

11d

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 bakery team in the Bakery Manager’s absence and assists with department operations, customer service, production, inventory, food safety, compliance, and team development.

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.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working around commercial bakery equipment and in refrigerated environments.
• Strong team development, organizational, and problem-solving abilities; commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality; ability to drive sales while controlling expenses and shrink; dependability, accountability, and attention to detail.

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; assist with scheduling and labor management.
• Promote a positive, professional, and customer-focused work environment.
• Deliver outstanding customer service, resolve customer concerns, and assist with custom cake orders, special requests, and product recommendations.
• Ensure associates provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient service, and foster customer loyalty through product quality and service.
• Execute merchandising plans; maintain attractive, well-stocked displays in line with company standards; monitor sales trends; support promotions and seasonal and holiday merchandising.
• Help oversee production planning and maintain appropriate inventory levels; ensure products meet standards for freshness, quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Assist with cake decorating, baking, packaging, and other production duties as needed; monitor shrink and implement waste-reduction strategies.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory control; monitor supplies and coordinate replenishment; help manage expenses and profitability goals; support accurate records and inventory practices.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health regulations, company policies, safety programs, and operational standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; 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 advancement opportunities and encourage teamwork and accountability.

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.
• 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