Bakery Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Woodbridge Township, NJ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At Sprouts Farmers Market, the Bakery Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Bakery Department. This role involves managing the daily output, baking, production, and display of bakery products. The manager will supervise and monitor product quality and consistency, track inventory, and manage the bakery's budget. They will evaluate department conditions and operations to identify strengths and areas for improvement, developing better practices and procedures. Ensuring company standards for safety, proper food handling, sanitation, and productivity are maintained is crucial. The role includes responsibility for correct ordering, receiving, unloading, and storage of products, as well as executing merchandise rotation and building displays. The manager is responsible for managing department inventory, in-stocks, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, and other operational processes according to Sprouts standards. Planning and ordering according to company standards to maximize sales and gross profit is also a key function. The position requires engaging and evaluating team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions, and making recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process. Regular attendance and participation in in-store meetings are expected. The manager will recruit, hire, and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager. They will confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns and take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance. Ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels is essential. Communicating standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members is a core duty. The role involves leading a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest customer experience. The Bakery Manager will also serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of 2 years' retail grocery experience
Be dependable and reliable having the ability to work flexible schedule that changes; including night, weekends, and holidays
Have and show outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude towards Team Members and customers.
Have good communication skills; and the ability to give and take direction participating in a team environment
Be able to answer phones and take special orders
Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.)
Be able to operate and use knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as needed. Uses knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products
Be able to stand for up to 3 hours continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift. This role also requires vertically transferring tray up to 5 lbs., from 7” to 64” for up to 10 hours, and vertically/horizontally transferring items up to 40 lbs., from 5” to 36”, for a distance up to 36 feet for up to 10 hours without mechanical assistance
Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations, and achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit
Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.

Nice To Haves

preparing and baking cookies, bread, and muffins using proven ingredients
working in a professional kitchen
delivering an extraordinary customer service experience
working in a fast paced and friendly environment
helping people make healthy choices

Responsibilities

Manage the daily output baking, production, and display of bakery products
Supervise and monitor product quality and consistency, track inventory, and manage the bakery's budget
Evaluate department conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement; develop improved practices and procedures
Ensure company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, and productivity are maintained
Responsible for correct ordering, receiving, unloading, and storage
Execute rotation of merchandise and building of displays
Responsible for managing department inventory, in-stocks, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, and other operational processes to Sprouts standards
Plan and order according to company standards to maximize sales and gross profit
Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions, and make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process.
Regularly attend and participate at in-store meetings.
Recruit, hire and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns.
Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance to include coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed.
Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels.
Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive.
Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays
DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.