Bakery Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Wheat Ridge, CO

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; product quality and consistency; inventory; budgeting; ordering and receiving; merchandising; labor; and other operational processes. The manager evaluates department operations and develops improved practices while maintaining company standards for food safety, handling, sanitation, productivity, and customer service. The Bakery Manager leads and develops the department team through coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and communication of standards, policies, and product knowledge. The manager also participates in hiring and promotion decisions with the Store Manager, addresses team-member concerns, takes corrective action when appropriate, and adjusts schedules and staffing to support productivity. The position may serve as a Key Carrier or Manager on Duty as needed.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
At least 2 years of retail grocery experience.
Dependable and reliable, with the ability to work a changing, flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Outgoing, friendly behavior and a positive attitude toward team members and customers.
Good communication skills and the ability to give and take direction in a team environment.
Ability to answer phones and take special orders.
Ability to perform general housekeeping and clean and sanitize the department work area, 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 accurately weigh and label products.
Ability to stand continuously for up to 3 hours and for a total of 8 hours per shift.
Ability to vertically transfer trays weighing up to 5 pounds from 7 to 64 inches for up to 10 hours.
Ability to vertically and horizontally transfer items weighing up to 40 pounds from 5 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.
Obtain and maintain a Food Handlers permit.
Working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.

Responsibilities

Manage daily bakery baking, production, and product displays.
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 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.
Coach and evaluate team members, provide feedback and 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.
Exercise independent judgment to address team-member concerns.
Document corrective actions and collaborate with business and HR partners on performance management, including coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed.
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 quality products and customer service.
Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as Manager on Duty as needed.

Benefits

Competitive pay of $19.55–$29.25 per hour, determined based on applicable experience and qualifications.
Sick time plan.
Vacation accrual plan.
Opportunities for career growth.
15% discount on purchases for the employee and one other family member in the household.
Flexible schedules.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) retirement savings plan with a 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.