Bakery Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Norwalk, CA

12d

About The Position

The Bakery Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Bakery Department at Sprouts Farmers Market. The role manages bakery production and merchandising, product quality, inventory, budgets, ordering, pricing, labor, and other operational processes to company standards. The manager evaluates department operations and develops improvements while ensuring safety, food handling, sanitation, and productivity standards are met. The Bakery Manager leads and develops the department team through coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and communication of standards and product knowledge. The role participates in hiring and personnel decisions with the Store Manager, addresses team member concerns, manages performance and corrective actions with business and HR partners, and schedules staff to maintain productivity. The position may also 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 flexible, changing schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Outgoing and 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 perform general housekeeping and clean and sanitize the department work area.
Ability to operate and use 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 and achieve 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 operations, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and develop improved practices and procedures.
Maintain company standards for safety, food handling, sanitation, and productivity.
Order, receive, unload, and store products correctly.
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.
Coach and evaluate team members, provide feedback and one-on-one development discussions, and recommend merit increases through biannual performance reviews.
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, collaborating with business and HR partners as needed, 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.
Answer phones and take special orders.
Perform general housekeeping and clean and sanitize the department work area.
Operate and use knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as needed; accurately weigh and label products.
Follow safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations and obtain and maintain a Food Handlers permit.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Sick time plan usable to support the employee or immediate family members’ health.
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.