Bakery Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Tampa, FL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Bakery Department at Sprouts Farmers Market. The role oversees daily baking, production, and product displays while maintaining quality, consistency, inventory, budget, food safety, sanitation, and productivity standards. The manager evaluates department operations, identifies areas for improvement, and develops practices to improve performance. The position also leads department staffing and team development. Responsibilities include recruiting and hiring in collaboration with the Store Manager, setting schedules and staffing levels, coaching and evaluating team members, communicating standards and product knowledge, and addressing performance or team member concerns. The Bakery Manager serves as a Key Carrier and may act as Manager on Duty as needed.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a minimum of 2 years of retail grocery experience.
Be dependable and reliable, with the ability to work a changing flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Demonstrate outgoing, friendly behavior and a positive attitude toward Team Members and customers.
Have good communication skills and the ability to give and take direction in a team environment.
Be able to operate and use knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as needed.
Know how to use scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products.
Be able to stand continuously for up to 3 hours, for a total of 8 hours per shift.
Be able to vertically transfer trays weighing up to 5 pounds from 7 inches to 64 inches for up to 10 hours.
Be able to vertically and horizontally transfer items weighing up to 40 pounds from 5 inches to 36 inches, over distances up to 36 feet, for up to 10 hours without mechanical assistance.
Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily baking, production, and display of bakery products.
Supervise product quality and consistency, track inventory, and manage the bakery budget.
Evaluate department conditions and operations, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and develop improved practices and procedures.
Maintain company standards for safety, proper food handling, sanitation, and productivity.
Ensure correct ordering, receiving, unloading, and storage.
Rotate merchandise and build displays.
Manage inventory, in-stocks, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, and other operational processes according to Sprouts standards.
Plan and order according to company standards to maximize sales and gross profit.
Coach, provide feedback to, and develop team members through one-on-one discussions; make recommendations on merit increases through the bi-annual performance review process.
Attend and participate in in-store meetings.
Recruit and hire team members and make promotion or transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
Use independent judgment to address Team Member concerns.
Document and take corrective action when needed, working with business and HR partners on coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination.
Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
Lead the team in delivering quality products, high-level service, and a positive customer experience.
Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as Manager on Duty as needed.
Answer phones and take special orders.
Perform general housekeeping and clean and sanitize the department work area.
Adhere to safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations, and maintain a Food Handlers permit.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Sick time plan.
Vacation accrual plan.
Opportunities for career growth.
15% discount on Sprouts purchases for the employee and one other household family member.
Flexible schedules.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Company-paid life insurance.
Contests and appreciation events.
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance, subject to eligibility requirements.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
Health Savings Account with company match, subject to eligibility requirements.
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care, subject to eligibility requirements.
Company-paid short-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid holidays, subject to eligibility requirements.
DailyPay access for eligible employees.