Bakery Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Colorado Springs, CO

10d

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; quality and consistency; inventory; budgets; ordering; merchandising; staffing; and department operations. The manager evaluates department performance and develops improved practices while maintaining company standards for food safety, handling, sanitation, productivity, and customer service. The Bakery Manager recruits, hires, develops, and manages team members in collaboration with the Store Manager and other business and HR partners. The position communicates expectations and product knowledge, handles performance concerns and corrective actions, and adjusts schedules and staffing to support productivity. The manager also serves as a store Key Carrier and may act as Manager on Duty as needed.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Minimum of 2 years of retail grocery experience.
Dependable and reliable, with the ability to work a changing, flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Outgoing and friendly behavior and a positive attitude toward Team Members and customers.
Good communication skills and ability to give and take direction in a team environment.
Ability to perform general housekeeping and clean and sanitize work areas, including tables, floors, walls, cases, coolers, and freezers.
Ability to operate knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as needed.
Knowledge of scales and weight measures to weigh and label products accurately.
Ability to stand continuously for up to 3 hours, totaling 8 hours per shift.
Ability to vertically transfer trays weighing up to 5 lbs. from 7 inches to 64 inches for up to 10 hours.
Ability to vertically and horizontally transfer items weighing up to 40 lbs. from 5 inches to 36 inches, for distances up to 36 feet, for up to 10 hours without mechanical assistance.
Adhere to safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations and achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit.
Working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.

Responsibilities

Manage 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 improvement areas, and develop improved practices and procedures.
Maintain company standards for safety, food handling, sanitation, and productivity.
Manage correct ordering, receiving, unloading, and storage of products.
Rotate merchandise and build displays.
Manage 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; recommend merit increases through the bi-annual performance review process.
Attend and participate in in-store meetings.
Recruit, hire, and make promotion or transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
Exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns.
Document and take corrective actions as needed, including coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination in collaboration with business and HR partners.
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 high-quality products, service, and customer experiences.
Serve as a store Key Carrier and/or act as Manager on Duty as needed.
Answer phones and take special orders.
Perform general department housekeeping and clean and sanitize work areas.
Follow safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations and maintain a Food Handlers permit.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Sick time plan for the employee or immediate family health needs.
Vacation accrual plan.
Opportunities for career growth.
15% discount for the employee and one other household family member on purchases at Sprouts.
Flexible schedules.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Company-paid life insurance.
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year.
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, allowing transfer of earned pay before payday at no extra cost.