Bakery Manager

Albertsons Companies•Coppell, TX

10d

About The Position

The Bakery Manager oversees all operations of the Bakery Department, ensuring high‑quality product standards, exceptional customer service, compliance with food safety guidelines, and effective leadership of the bakery team. This role is accountable for sales performance, labor management, production planning, merchandising execution, shrink control, and overall department readiness. 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. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong production knowledge in baking, decorating, proofing, and merchandising.
Ability to train, coach, and lead a team in a high‑volume environment.
Strong communication, time‑management, and organizational skills.
Ability to read and interpret sales reports, production guides, and order forecasts.
Proficiency with store systems, ordering platforms, and Microsoft Office tools.
Frequent walking, standing, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in varying temperature environments including ovens, freezers, and coolers.
Manual dexterity to operate bakery equipment such as mixers, ovens, slicers, and decorating tools.
Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts when needed.
Reliable attendance required.
Must follow company safety policies, food safety procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.
Must comply with all sanitation, labeling, and regulatory standards.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years bakery, food production, or retail food‑service experience preferred.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain an enthusiastic, customer‑focused environment throughout the Bakery.
Resolve customer concerns, special orders, and service requests promptly and professionally.
Provide daily leadership, coaching, and guidance to bakery associates to ensure consistent service and production standards.
Model exceptional customer service and represent the department as a store leader.
Oversee daily bakery production including baking, icing, decorating, proofing, packaging, and merchandising.
Ensure adherence to company recipes, production standards, portion controls, and quality expectations.
Plan production workloads based on sales trends, promotional activity, seasonal needs, and special orders.
Ensure displays (service case, self‑service, tables, endcaps) are full, fresh, appealing, and properly rotated.
Execute all Division merchandising plans, planograms, ad sets, signage standards, and promotional programs.
Organize seasonal and holiday bakery programs including cakes, specialty items, and high‑volume production periods.
Maintain accurate pricing, signage, and labeling for all bakery products.
Implement strategies to grow department sales, increase item variety, and improve impulse opportunities.
Ensure full compliance with food safety standards, health regulations, temperature monitoring, and sanitation procedures.
Conduct frequent inspections of equipment, prep areas, proofers, ovens, and coolers.
Ensure proper documentation of cleaning schedules (SSOP), temperature logs, allergen protocols, and code‑date checks.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Order products and supplies accurately to maintain in‑stock conditions while controlling shrink and waste.
Receive, date, store, and rotate all bakery ingredients and finished goods according to standards.
Track production logs, shrink, markdowns, waste, and ingredient usage regularly.
Participate in periodic inventory counts and maintain organized, accurate backroom and freezer storage.
Write and maintain weekly schedules that align with sales forecasts and labor targets.
Provide daily task direction; delegate and verify work to ensure timely completion of production and merchandising tasks.
Complete required administrative reports including ordering logs, production charts, waste tracking, and labor documentation.
Ensure compliance with time‑clock policies, labor laws, and company scheduling guidelines.
Interview, hire, onboard, and train bakery associates.
Provide ongoing coaching, documented corrective action, and performance feedback.
Promote cross‑training to ensure operational flexibility and coverage.
Foster a positive, respectful work environment that supports teamwork and strong morale.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability and life insurance
sick pay
PTO/Vacation pay
paid holidays
bereavement pay
retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility)
Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans.