Bakery Manager Portland Oregon

Albertsons • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Albertsons Companies is hiring a Bakery Department Manager to oversee a bakery department in a fast-paced, hands-on retail environment. The role combines bakery craftsmanship with operational management, with responsibility for leading associates, delivering high-quality products and customer service, and managing department performance, freshness, and sales. The manager plans production and merchandising, oversees staffing and inventory, and ensures food safety and regulatory compliance. The position requires flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. No travel is required.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service mindset and passion for quality and presentation.
• Effective communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of bakery production and merchandising execution.
• Ability to plan labor and schedules and manage sales performance, shrink, and inventory.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight.
• Knowledge of baking, decorating, proofing, and production-planning techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, temperature controls, allergen handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Knowledge of retail bakery operations and high-volume production environments.
• Ability to review sales, labor, and production data to inform departmental planning.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates at various skill levels.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable attendance and compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations and maintain standards for quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service.
• Create a welcoming, customer-focused environment and resolve customer concerns and special orders.
• Plan and execute daily bakery production using sales trends and seasonal demand.
• Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs.
• Manage department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• 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 colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed