Bakery Department Assistant Manager - Full Time

Ridley's Family Markets•Gunnison, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires an individual to perform essential duties with accuracy and maintain a high level of productivity. The role involves fostering positive customer relations and promoting high morale within the department and store through open communication and teamwork. The Assistant Manager will assist in the planning, organization, and direction of the Bakery Department's activities, including costing materials, creating production sheets, and developing department personnel through training and counseling. A strong understanding of bakery production fundamentals (mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, frying, and finishing) is necessary, along with the ability to teach these skills. The role also includes maintaining department security, monitoring competitive activity, ensuring inter-departmental communication and coordination, and maintaining adequate department records.

Requirements

High School Diploma, some college preferred.
Minimum of 1-3 years retail experience.
Strong leadership and analytical skills.
Excellent guest service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to lead and develop others.
Ability to handle multiple projects and task with a high attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
Ability to stand for an extended period of time.
Move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth.

Responsibilities

Exhibit and develop maximum customer relations through friendly and courteous behavior.
Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.
Assist in the planning, organization, and direction of the activities of the Bakery Department.
Know and have the ability to cost out all material to determine proper retails.
Know and have the ability to do a master production sheet.
Aid in the development and growth of all department personnel by ensuring regular implementation of company training, evaluation, and counseling procedures.
Possess sufficient knowledge and ability to teach others all fundamentals of bakery production. This will include mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, frying and finishing.
Assist in maintaining effective department security in compliance with company policy and directives.
Maintain an awareness of competitive activity within the store marketing areas at all times as it relates to the Bakery Department.
Maintain a high level of coordination and communication with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of products and service throughout the store and within the bakery operation.
Maintain adequate and appropriate department records at all times.