Bakery Manager

Weis Markets • Frederick, MD

17d

About The Position

The Bakery Manager oversees the bakery department, including customer service, product preparation and decoration, inventory, merchandising, staffing, training, records, product quality, sanitation, and expense control. The manager helps create decorated cakes and other bakery products, follows company-approved recipes and production logs, and ensures products are fresh, properly priced, well stocked, and appealing. The role supervises bakery associates and may assume leadership of the building when store management is absent. The manager may also assist with deliveries, bakery production, or work in other departments as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of management experience in a retail, restaurant, or supermarket environment. Previous decorating experience is preferred. An associate or bachelor's degree in a business-related or food-service-related field is desirable. The stated hourly pay range is $18.00 to $26.00.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• At least three years of management experience in a retail, restaurant, or supermarket environment.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a business-related or food-service-related field is desirable.
• Previous decorating experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellent customer relations by modeling positive, customer-focused behavior and assisting customers courteously and promptly.
• Take cake and bakery orders in person or by phone, determine customer preferences, and create decorated products to meet requests.
• Prepare and decorate cakes and other bakery products using appropriate designs, creams, frostings, and fillings; follow company-approved recipes.
• Manage inventory by reviewing sales reports and ordering products and supplies to meet demand and financial goals.
• Schedule bakery associates, oversee and participate in training, recognize performance, delegate assignments, and participate in performance reviews and hiring interviews.
• Use the Learning Management System for current and new associates.
• Develop and implement merchandising plans, maintain awareness of ads and specials, and monitor competitor activity.
• Maintain department records, production logs, inventory records, and reports; calculate gross monthly profits according to company guidelines.
• Check deliveries and invoices for accuracy; follow receiving, dating, restocking, and product-rotation practices.
• Monitor product freshness and quality, remove and record out-of-code or unsaleable items, and handle damaged or spoiled product according to company procedures.
• Keep the bakery stocked, properly priced, accurately signed, fresh, and appealing to customers.
• Assist with production of breads, pastries, and other baked goods as needed.
• Maintain the organization and security of backroom and receiving areas, including use of 5S procedures.
• Maintain department sanitation by following cleaning schedules and health and OSHA requirements; properly dispose of trash.
• Control department expenses, labor costs, damages, spoiled product, and shrink by improving operations and efficiencies.
• Cooperate with coworkers and supervisors to support smooth department and store operations; continuously improve job and department performance.
• Use company-provided personal protective equipment, including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
• Supervise department associates and, when store management is absent, may assume total leadership of the building.
• May help unload merchandise, move it to the sales floor or storage area, and assist in other departments.

Benefits

• Health plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term disability
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Group whole life insurance with long-term care rider
• Voluntary insurance, including hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plans
• Scholarship program
• Associate discount programs
• Auto and home insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Purchasing power program
• ID theft protection
• Legal services
• Paid time off
• Sick pay
• Quarterly incentive, subject to eligibility and position-specific criteria

What This Job Offers

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