Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies•Coppell, TX

About The Position

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. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).

Responsibilities

Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with a strong emphasis on fast and friendly service.
Assist customers with product suggestions, special orders, and preparation recommendations.
Engage in suggestive selling and other sales techniques through telephone, in‑store intercom announcements, and one‑on-one interactions.
Answer incoming calls professionally; resolve customer complaints or escalate to the Store Director as needed.
Possess specific working knowledge of duties performed by all department employees; oversee and assist with product preparation and display.
Implement proper and efficient product preparation, handling, and packaging techniques.
Maintain bakery case presentation, visual appeal, and inventory levels.
Ensure bakery equipment, prep areas, and the department meet cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards.
Maintain proper temperature levels throughout product preparation, display, and storage.
Understand and follow opening and closing procedures for the bakery department.
Schedule, supervise, train, and assign duties to department employees; ensure adequate staffing and service levels.
Train employees in store policies, sales techniques, food handling methods, and record‑keeping procedures.
Identify high‑potential employees and support their development for advancement opportunities.
Monitor employee productivity and provide performance feedback.
Initiate personnel actions including interviews, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary steps.
Plan daily operations and monitor production processes to maintain efficiency and profitability.
Prepare sales and inventory reports; participate in physical inventory every 4 weeks.
Maintain appropriate product quantity, quality, and freshness according to division directives.
Stock, rotate, and organize product in coolers and freezers.
Manage shrink and department costs through proper ordering, handling, storage, and rotation.
Build effective displays; rotate and remove outdated or spoiled products.
Implement promotional and seasonal merchandising programs.
Enforce proper code‑dating practices for all bakery products.
Maintain knowledge of company policies and guidelines as outlined in the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Employee Handbook.
Ensure department standards for safety, sanitation, quality, and presentation are consistently maintained.
Ensure proper adherence to food safety practices, temperature controls, labeling requirements, and sanitation procedures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment at all times.
Perform receiving duties including breaking down loads, verifying invoices, inspecting product quality, reporting shortages, stocking, and rotating product.
Follow all product temperature, storage, and packaging guidelines.
Complete and maintain required administrative paperwork and accurate department records.