Bakery Manager Hermiston Oregon

Albertsons Companies • Hermiston, OR

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About The Position

Albertsons Companies is hiring a Bakery Department Manager to oversee bakery operations and lead a team in a fast-paced, hands-on retail environment. The manager is responsible for delivering high-quality bakery products and an exceptional customer experience while supporting department sales, freshness, and store success.

The role combines bakery craftsmanship with operational management. It includes planning production around sales trends and seasonal demand, executing merchandising and promotional programs, managing labor and inventory, and ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance. The manager also hires, trains, coaches, and develops associates, while fostering teamwork, accountability, and a welcoming customer-focused environment.

The position requires flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. It also involves lifting up to 50 pounds and working in hot and cold temperature environments. No travel is required.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service mindset with a passion for quality and presentation.
• Effective communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Clear communication and the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Competency in bakery production and merchandising execution.
• Competency in labor planning and scheduling.
• Competency in sales performance, shrink control, and inventory management.
• Competency in food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight.
• Knowledge of baking, decorating, proofing, and production planning techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, temperature controls, allergen handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Knowledge of retail bakery operations and high-volume production environments.
• Ability to review sales, labor, and production data to inform departmental planning.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates at various skill levels.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments.
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable attendance and compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations, ensuring high standards for quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service.
• Foster a welcoming, customer-focused environment and resolve customer concerns and special orders.
• Plan and execute daily bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand.
• Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs.
• Manage department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed