Bakery Manager

Brookshire's • Marshall, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensures baked goods are prepared and displayed in accordance with Company standards; oversees bakery personnel; and promotes department sales and profits, as well as customer service. Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a retail company operating over 215 stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma under five banners: Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's. BGC aims to create a workplace where employees can thrive, feel valued, and have opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of bakery department operations.
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling software systems.
• Advanced knowledge of in-store ordering machine and inventory management processes.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to read and operate digital equipment, meters, dials, and/or calibrated scales.
• Ability to safely operate hazardous tools and equipment such as a bread slicer, commercial oven, etc.
• Ability to learn new systems, methods, or processes.
• Ability to use precision and non-precision hand tools.
• Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and partners in written and verbal form.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.
• High school Diploma or GED and two or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.
• Food Handler certification required.
• Manager Food Safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Carries out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training, and developing partners; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining partners; scheduling, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Reviews historical data to predict future sales from ads and promotions.
• Manages inventory using item management processes to ensure satisfactory in-stock levels.
• Reviews profit and loss, sales, shrink, and labor data; provides verbal or written summary to upper management regarding any related issues.
• Checks inventory on trucks, unloads products, and ensures accuracy of inventory, product ordering, and associated paperwork.
• Accountable for bakery sales, labor, and meeting financial and profitability objectives.
• Enforces quality control and food safety standards and ensures dated products are stocked and rotated properly.
• Makes fine judgements about aroma, flavor, taste, texture, and color to inspect baked goods for quality.
• Uses initiative and standard procedures to plan and determine work priorities for self and department personnel based on logical sequence of events, tasks, or volume and inventory forecasts.
• Helps with all aspects of bakery production including preparing, packaging, labeling, catering, and occasional delivery of baked goods.
• Uses creativity to decorate baked goods, promote themes, and merchandise product through appealing displays.
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.
• Provides friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions and taking orders by phone and in person.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED