Bakery Department Manager

Albertsons Companies • Redondo Beach, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Albertsons Companies for an exciting opportunity where innovation and customer service are paramount. This role is for someone who wants to make an impact, leading, innovating, and contributing to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As a Bakery Manager, you will lead all aspects of the bakery department, combining a passion for fresh, high-quality products with strong leadership and customer focus. You will be responsible for delivering an exceptional in-store experience by ensuring fast, friendly, and courteous service while offering fresh bakery items that meet customer expectations every day. In this role, you will manage daily operations, drive sales and gross margin performance, and develop a high-performing team. You will play a key role in inventory control, shrink prevention, and maintaining product quality, freshness, and presentation—while upholding company standards, food safety, and all applicable policies.

Requirements

• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage, coach, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented when interacting with customers and coworkers.
• Knowledge of basic math, weights, and measures.
• Ability to manage administrative responsibilities, including planning, scheduling, ordering, reporting, and inventory control.
• Sound judgment in prioritizing tasks and addressing customer concerns.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Foster an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with an emphasis on fast, friendly, courteous service.
• Lead and manage bakery operations to achieve projected sales and gross margin objectives.
• Order, receive, check, and control inventory to ensure appropriate product quantity, quality, and freshness.
• Prevent shrink, damage, and spoilage through effective product handling, rotation, and inventory practices.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise bakery staff to ensure adequate coverage, productivity, and compliance with labor guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with company, division, and store policies; food safety and sanitation standards; and applicable laws.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized bakery department at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees