Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies•Rowlett, TX

About The Position

The Bakery Manager leads all daily operations of the Bakery Department, ensuring excellent product quality, freshness, merchandising, and customer service. This role is responsible for production planning, food safety compliance, scheduling, inventory management, and the development of bakery associates. The Bakery Manager drives sales, maintains labor and shrink targets, and upholds company standards. Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Requirements

Previous bakery, food production, or retail management experience preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, and time‑management skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with early‑morning shifts.
Knowledge of baking equipment, production planning, and merchandising.

Responsibilities

Ensure friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable service to all customers.
Maintain a clean, inviting department with well‑stocked and attractively merchandised displays.
Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
Oversee all baking, finishing, proofing, and production scheduling to meet sales demand.
Ensure adherence to company recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and temperature‑monitoring requirements.
Manage daily freshness checks and discard/rotation procedures (FIFO).
Execute company‑provided planograms, promotions, and seasonal merchandising programs.
Maintain visually appealing displays that support department sales goals.
Monitor sales trends and adjust production to maximize sales and minimize shrink.
Maintain labor within budget while ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
Control shrink through accurate production planning and inventory rotation.
Complete inventory counts, ordering, and receiving following company guidelines.
Review financial reports and develop action plans to achieve department targets.
Recruit, train, coach, and develop bakery associates.
Conduct performance evaluations and manage corrective actions when needed.
Ensure associates follow safety, sanitation, and operational policies.
Promote a positive, inclusive, and teamwork‑driven environment.
Enforce food safety, sanitation, and OSHA compliance at all times.
Maintain proper documentation: temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and production records.
Ensure use of proper PPE and safe equipment operation.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability and life insurance
sick pay
PTO/Vacation pay
paid holidays
bereavement pay
retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility)
Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans.