Bakery Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Bakery Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Bakery Department at Sprouts Farmers Market. The role oversees the baking, production, quality, inventory, merchandising, ordering, budget, and daily operations of the department while ensuring company standards for food safety, sanitation, productivity, and customer service. The manager leads and develops bakery team members through coaching, feedback, performance reviews, staffing and scheduling, and hiring and promotion decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager. The position may also serve as a Key Carrier or 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 answer phones and take special orders.
Perform general housekeeping in the department and clean and sanitize work areas, including tables, floors, walls, cases, coolers, and freezers.
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 lbs. from 7 inches to 64 inches for up to 10 hours.
Be able to vertically and horizontally transfer items weighing up to 40 lbs. from 5 inches to 36 inches, over distances up to 36 feet, for up to 10 hours without mechanical assistance.
Adhere to safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations and obtain and maintain a Food Handlers permit.
Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.

Responsibilities

Manage daily baking, production, and display of bakery products.
Supervise and monitor 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, food handling, sanitation, and productivity.
Oversee correct ordering, receiving, unloading, and storage.
Execute merchandise rotation and build displays.
Manage department 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 and provide feedback to team members, hold one-on-one development discussions, and 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.
Use independent judgment to address team member concerns.
Document and take corrective action when needed, collaborating with business and HR partners on performance management, including 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 high-quality products, service, and customer experiences.
Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as Manager on Duty as needed.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Sick time plan.
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 a 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, allowing earned wages to be transferred before payday at no extra cost.