Bakery Department Manager

Albertsons Companies • Lake Forest, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Albertsons Companies for an exciting opportunity where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand. This role offers the chance to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. You will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving. As a Bakery Manager, you will lead all aspects of the bakery department, combining your 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.
• 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.
• Train, coach, and provide performance feedback.
• 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