Bakery Manager

Albertsons • Wake Village, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Requirements

• Overall operation, profitability, production, merchandising, and staffing of the Bakery Department.
• Lead bakery team members.
• Ensure exceptional product quality and customer service.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Drive sales while controlling labor, shrink, and operating expenses.
• Create an inviting bakery experience through fresh products, attractive displays, and strong team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, train, and develop Bakery Department employees, including assistant managers, bakers, decorators, and bakery clerks.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard new team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer service excellence.
• Create schedules that support operational needs while managing labor costs.
• Oversee all day-to-day Bakery Department operations.
• Manage product production, merchandising, inventory, and department presentation.
• Ensure proper preparation, packaging, labeling, and storage of bakery products.
• Monitor department conditions for cleanliness, organization, and food safety compliance.
• Coordinate production levels to meet customer demand while minimizing waste.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and foster a customer-focused environment.
• Assist customers with product selection, special orders, and custom cake requests.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Build customer loyalty through quality products and personalized service.
• Execute bakery merchandising plans, promotional programs, and seasonal displays.
• Maintain attractive, fully stocked, and properly signed displays.
• Monitor sales trends and adjust production and ordering plans accordingly.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales and improve department performance.
• Ensure bakery products meet company quality and presentation standards.
• Manage ordering, receiving, inventory control, and product rotation processes.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing spoilage and waste.
• Monitor department shrink and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Ensure accurate inventory records and reporting.
• Manage labor, expenses, and department profitability.
• Review sales, margin, shrink, and productivity reports regularly.
• Develop action plans to achieve financial and operational objectives.
• Support store-wide sales growth and profitability goals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper temperature controls, product handling procedures, and sanitation practices.
• Ensure all bakery equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment for employees and customers.
• Ensure bakery products consistently meet company quality standards.
• Monitor freshness, presentation, and availability of all bakery items.
• Oversee cake decorating, scratch baking, and production activities as applicable.
• Maintain high standards for custom orders, specialty products, and seasonal offerings.

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