Bakery Manager Hermiston Oregon

Albertsons • Hermiston, OR

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About The Position

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Bakery Department Manager to lead daily bakery operations in a fast-paced, hands-on retail environment. The manager oversees a team, maintains high standards for bakery product quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service, and manages department activities that contribute to sales and store success. The role combines baking knowledge, customer service, team leadership, and operational management.

The manager plans and executes bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand; carries out merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs; and manages sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink. The position also includes addressing customer concerns and special orders, ensuring food-safety and regulatory compliance, and hiring, training, coaching, and developing associates. Travel is not required. The role requires flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to work in hot and cold environments and lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service mindset and passion for quality and presentation.
• Effective communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of bakery production and merchandising execution.
• Knowledge of labor planning and scheduling, sales performance, shrink control, and inventory management.
• 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 varying skill levels.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 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 based on 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 talented colleagues who reflect the communities served

What This Job Offers

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